Production Specialist

FASTSIGNS Parker/Castle Rock; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA

Health Insurance

Job summary

FASTSIGNS Parker/Castle Rock is seeking a production associate to handle all aspects of sign production, including vinyl application, substrate preparation, and finishing. You will operate printers, manage quality checks, and assist with installations at customer locations, while maintaining inventory and equipment.

The role emphasizes following precise layouts, handling multiple projects, and working with a professional team to deliver high-volume, high-quality signs.

Qualifications

• Follow a layout to place computer cut vinyl or full color graphic image(s) on a predetermined substrate or medium.
• Weed excess vinyl from computer cut images; weeding techniques vary with size, type of vinyl and complexity of image.
• Operate and maintain printer(s).
• Perform quality assurance measures pre- and post-production by reading a Work Order and proofing for errors.

Responsibilities

• Follow a layout to place computer cut vinyl or full color graphic image(s) on a predetermined substrate or medium.
• Prepare substrates for vinyl application, including cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning and maintaining substrates.
• Weed excess vinyl and manage finishing operations such as laminating, encapsulating, and mounting printed pieces.
• Operate and maintain printers; perform routine machine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Installations at customer locations or off-site locations as necessary.
• Report inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center/production manager or franchisee.

Job description

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Position Description

Under general direction, this position is responsible for all aspects of the physical production of signs. Sign assembly includes preparing substrates and using the proper machines and techniques to construct products according to written instructions.

Core Responsibilities

• Follow a layout to place computer cut vinyl or full color graphic image(s) on a predetermined substrate or medium.
• Prepare substrates for vinyl application. This may include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning and maintaining the substrates for vinyl application.
• Weed excess vinyl from computer cut images. Weeding techniques vary with size, type of vinyl and complexity of image.
• 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, encapsulating, and/or mounting of printed pieces.
• Perform installations at customer locations or other off‑site locations as necessary.
• Communicate with other employees and customers in a calm and professional manner.
• Report inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center manager/production manager or franchisee.
• Help unload and store raw materials; clean and maintain storage areas.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and minor repairs when necessary.
• Serve as back up for graphic designer as necessary.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• 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.
• Ability to use light power equipment.

Compensation

• Hourly pay plus monthly production bonus
• Simple IRA
• Health Insurance

Compensation: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

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This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to FASTSIGNS Corporate.