Production Specialist (Sign Maker & Installer)

FASTSIGNS of West Metro, MN; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Paid time off

Job summary

FASTSIGNS of West Metro, MN is seeking a Production Specialist to handle all aspects of sign production, from substrate prep to vinyl application, ensuring accuracy and quality.

The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. You may be asked to mount prints, proofread signs, and perform quality checks to meet deadlines.

Competitive pay and opportunities for advancement are available, with training and development provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to stand for long periods.
• Able to lift 50+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow layout to apply vinyl on substrate.
• Prepare substrates for vinyl application incl. cutting and laminating.
• Weed excess vinyl from computer cut images.
• Perform quality assurance pre- and post-production.
• Finish pieces by laminating, encapsulating, or mounting.
• Report inventory levels and reorders to center/production manager.
• Help unload materials and maintain storage areas.
• Multi-task across projects simultaneously.
• Perform routine machine maintenance.
• Maintain relationships with support departments.
• Backup for graphic designer when needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Basic math

Physical stamina

Ladder work

Heavy lifting

Vinyl application

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Paid time off

Job Description

Position also known as: Production Specialist, Production Lead, Production Expert

Are you highly motivated, detail oriented, and creative? Are you up for a challenge, eager to learn, and looking to join an established and fast-growing company? If so, we’re looking for talented and inspired candidates who are focused on teamwork, task completion, and customer satisfaction.

As a Production Specialist, you will be responsible for all aspects of the physical production of signs, which includes preparing substrates and applying vinyl according to written instructions and under general direction. You must also mount and/or laminate prints, proofread signs, and conduct quality assurance to ensure the efficient production of quality, accurate signs.

The ideal candidate is a creative, self-motivated team player who can work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and who is determined to make every project his or her absolute best.

Responsibilities

• Follows a layout to place computer-generated vinyl or full color graphic images on a pre-determined substrate or medium
• Prepares substrates for application, which may include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, and maintaining the substrates for vinyl application
• Weeds excess vinyl from computer cut images
• Performs quality assurance measures pre- and post-production
• Performs finishing operations such as laminating, encapsulating, and/or mounting of printed pieces
• Reports inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center manager/production manager or franchise partner
• Helps unload raw materials and cleans and maintains storage areas
• Works on different projects simultaneously
• Performs routine machine maintenance and minor repairs when necessary
• Establishes and maintains effective team relationships with all support departments
• Follows all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes
• Serves as back up for the graphic designer as necessary

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license with clean record
• Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers and fractions and converting fractions to decimals and vice versa)
• Able to work well under pressure to output high volume, high quality work
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to work on ladders at heights up to 15' or more.
• Able to lift 50 or more pounds
• Must have the flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back forth hand motions to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate
• Able to use light power equipment

Compensation: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

At FASTSIGNS, every day is unique and presents exciting opportunities, including new ways to use your talent and grow your skills. We have a large network of independently owned locations - both locally and internationally - who offer competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities.