Production Specialist

FASTSIGNS Parker/Castle Rock; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

FASTSIGNS Parker/Castle Rock in Sanford, FL is seeking a hands-on Sign Production Technician to handle the physical creation of signs, vinyl application, mounting and laminating prints, and quality assurance to ensure accurate, high-quality outputs.

The role requires following detailed work orders, preparing substrates, weeding excess vinyl, finishing with laminating or mounting, and collaborating with the team to meet deadlines while adhering to safety and company standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with vinyl application and text/graphics alignment.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders for accurate production.
• Familiarity with quality assurance steps and finishing processes.

Responsibilities

• Follow a layout to place vinyl or full color images on substrates.
• Prepare substrates for vinyl application (cutting, laminating, cleaning).
• Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images and ensure clean edges.
• Perform QA checks pre- and post-production for accuracy.
• Finish pieces with laminating, encapsulating, or mounting as required.
• Communicate with team and customers professionally.
• Unload and store raw materials and maintain storage areas.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to policies.

Skills

Vinyl application

Quality control

Laminating

Work order interpretation

Tools

Laminator

Vinyl cutter

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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