Production Specialist

FASTSIGNS of West Metro, MN; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

FASTSIGNS is seeking a production specialist responsible for all aspects of the physical production of signs, including substrate preparation, vinyl application, mounting and laminating prints. The role requires proofreading, quality assurance, and adherence to standards to ensure high-quality signage output.

Daily tasks include following layouts, preparing substrates, weeding vinyl, finishing with laminating or mounting, and communicating professionally with teammates and customers.

Responsibilities

• Follow a layout to place computer-generated 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.
• 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.
• Communicate with other employees and customers in a calm and professional manner.
• Help unload and store raw materials; clean and maintain storage areas.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.

Job description

Position Description

Under general direction, this position is responsible for all aspects of the physical production of signs. Sign assembly includes preparing substrates and applying vinyl according to written instructions. Must also mount and/or laminate prints including operating and setting-up the laminator for over-laminating or mounting of digital imaged products. This position must proofread signs and conduct quality assurance to ensure the efficient production of quality, accurate signs.

Position Description

Under general direction, this position is responsible for all aspects of the physical production of signs. Sign assembly includes preparing substrates and applying vinyl according to written instructions. Must also mount and/or laminate prints including operating and setting-up the laminator for over-laminating or mounting of digital imaged products. This position must proofread signs and conduct quality assurance to ensure the efficient production of quality, accurate signs.

Responsibilities

• Follow a layout to place computer-generated 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.
• 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.
• Communicate with other employees and customers in a calm and professional manner.
• Help unload and store raw materials; clean and maintain storage areas.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.

TYPICAL 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.

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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.