Production Helper

ASI Signage Innovations; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ASI Signage Innovations in St. Louis is seeking a Production Helper for our sign shop. This entry-level role focuses on preparing materials, assisting with fabrication and assembly of signs, and maintaining a safe, organized workspace.

There is no travel, and opportunities exist to grow into a fabrication technician. The position shifts 1st shift, with competitive hourly pay, benefits including PTO, holidays, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude with tape measures and common power tools.
• Ability to read basic measurements, including fractions and decimals.
• Strong attention to detail for clean, precise, high-quality work.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow directions and work effectively as part of a production team in a busy shop.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with multiple jobs in process and firm deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist sign makers with measuring, cutting, sanding, drilling, and cleaning substrates according to work orders.
• Fabricate components for interior and exterior signage using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Support CNC router, laser, and large-format printer workflows by loading materials, offloading parts, labeling, and basic cleanup and deburring.
• Weed vinyl, apply application tape, and help mount digital prints and cut vinyl to various substrates, ensuring clean, bubble-free finishes.
• Stage and organize materials, hardware, and components for upcoming jobs to keep production moving smoothly through fabrication, finishing, and packing.
• Pack, label, and protect completed signs and components for internal staging, shipment, or installation by field crews.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and contribute to overall shop housekeeping, including sweeping, trash removal, wiping down benches, and basic equipment cleaning.
• Follow written work orders, travelers, and basic drawings, as well as verbal instructions from leads and technicians, with strong attention to detail.
• Adhere to all shop safety policies and procedures, including proper PPE use and safe operation of tools and equipment.
• Perform other related shop duties as assigned by the production lead or supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Reading measurements

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CNC router

Laser engraver

Large-format printer

Tape measures

Power tools

Panel saws

Drills

Job description

Production Helper - Sign Shop

St. Louis, Missouri | Full-time | Hourly | Non-Exempt | Onsite

At ASI | St. Louis, we design and deliver innovative, code compliant architectural signage systems that bring complex environments to life. Our work spans healthcare campuses, universities, corporate headquarters, and civic institutions throughout the region. Backed by more than 60 years of industry leadership, our regional teams operate with local market focus supported by national manufacturing depth and enterprise resources.

Position Summary

The Production Helper supports our large architectural signage production facility bypreparing materials, assisting with the fabrication and assembly of signs, andmaintaining an organized, safe, and efficient shop. This is an entry-level, shop-only rolewith no installation or travel, designed for someone with strong mechanical aptitude whowants to grow into a sign fabricator or production technician role

Key Responsibilities

• Assist sign makers and production staff with measuring, cutting, sanding, drilling, andcleaning aluminum, acrylic, and other sign substrates according to work orders.
• Help fabricate components for interior and exterior signage using hand tools, powertools, and shop equipment such as panel saws, drills, shears, and presses.
• Support CNC router, laser, and large-format printer workflows by loading materials, offloading parts, labeling, and performing basic cleanup and deburring.
• Weed vinyl, apply application tape, and help mount digital prints and cut vinyl to varioussubstrates, ensuring clean, bubble-free finishes.
• Stage and organize materials, hardware, and components for upcoming jobs to keepproduction moving smoothly through fabrication, finishing, and packing.
• Pack, label, and protect completed signs and components for internal staging,shipment, or installation by field crews.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and contribute to overall shop housekeeping,including sweeping, trash removal, wiping down benches, and basic equipment cleaning.
• Follow written work orders, travelers, and basic drawings, as well as verbal instructionsfrom leads and technicians, with strong attention to detail.
• Adhere to all shop safety policies and procedures, including proper PPE use and safeoperation of tools and equipment.
• Perform other related shop duties as assigned by the production lead or supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort with tape measures, hand tools, and commonpower tools.
• Ability to read and work with basic measurements, including fractions and decimals,accurately.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on producing clean, precise, high-quality work.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow directions and work effectively as part of aproduction team in a busy shop.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with multiple jobs in process andfirm deadlines

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move around the shop for most of the shift.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull materials and products in the 25-50 lb range,with heavier items handled using team assistance.
• Ability to bend, reach, and safely handle larger panels and components

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a sign shop, print shop, cabinet or fabrication shop, or othermanufacturing environment.
• Exposure to CNC routers, laser engravers, or large-format printing equipment.
• Familiarity with vinyl graphics and digital print mounting is a plus.

Schedule

• 1st shift, Monday-Friday
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

Facility Overview

This role is designed for a high-volume architectural signage facility producing custominterior and exterior sign packages with tight quality and color-matching standards.Entry-level production helpers who demonstrate strong work ethic and attention to detailcan grow into more skilled fabrication and production roles over time.