Installer / Production Specialist

FASTSIGNS International. Inc; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Installer where your skills will shine in the exciting world of sign installation! In this role, you will be responsible for bringing signs and graphics to life, working both indoors and outdoors. Your expertise with hand tools and safety procedures will ensure high-quality installations, while your physical stamina will keep you active and engaged. This position offers a pathway for continuous learning and growth in a vibrant industry. If you thrive on challenges and enjoy working with a team, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Paid Holiday

Performance Bonus

Ongoing Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in sign production or installation preferred.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and ability to lift heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all offsite sign and print media installations.
• Prepare substrates for vinyl application and perform quality assurance measures.

Skills

Sign installation

Hand tools proficiency

Safety procedures knowledge

Physical stamina

Adobe Illustrator

Basic carpentry skills

Lifting heavy materials

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scissor lift

Bucket truck

Job description

FASTSIGNS #69908 is hiring for an Installer to join our team! As an Installer, you’ll play an important role in getting the finished sign or graphic in place so everyone can see it - in the ground, on a wall, on a vehicle or hanging from a ceiling. You’ll use a variety of tools to assemble, erect and hang items, both inside and out. Fear of heights is not in your vocabulary! In fact, most of your days will be spent moving, lifting and building for a wide variety of sign installations.

Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Holiday
• Performance Bonus
• Ongoing Training Opportunities

A Successful FASTSIGNS Installer / Production Specialist Is:

• Responsible for all offsite sign and print media installations
• Able to assess an environment for the needs and techniques of the installation
• Reviews job requirements and verifies measurements before starting
• Able to work independently and with other team members when required
• Prepare substrates for vinyl application to include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, etc.
• Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images. Weeding techniques vary with size, type of vinyl, and complexity of images
• Operate and maintain printer(s)
• Perform quality assurance measures pre- and post-production by accurately reading and interpreting a Work Order and then proofing for errors or unacceptable standards
• Perform finishing operations such as laminating and/or mounting of printed pieces
• Report inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center manager/production manager or franchisee
• Clean and maintain storage areas

Ideal Qualifications for FASTSIGNS Installer:

• Clean driving record
• 18 years of age or older
• 1-2 years of experience in sign production. Experience in install preferred
• Previous experience in sign installation, construction, or a related field preferred
• Proficiency with hand tools and equipment used in sign installation
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and practices
• Basic carpentry, electrical, or welding skills, if applicable
• Scissor lift and bucket truck experience preferred but not required
• Ability to lift heavy materials and equipment
• Comfortable working at heights, such as ladders, scaffolding, or lifts
• Good physical stamina and manual dexterity
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (4 hours or more)
• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds
• Flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back and forth hand motion to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate
• Ability to work under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work
• Experience in Adobe Illustrator preferred
• Ability to prioritize jobs, multi-task, and work autonomously

Do you enjoy working with people? Do you enjoy helping people solve problems by offering advice and consultation? Are you looking for a job that offers constant learning, skills growth and a career path? If so, we are looking for employees just like you in the ever-changing Sign Industry. Apply today!