Sign Installer/Fabrication Technician

HUDSON CITY CONSULTING LIMITED LIAB; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HUDSON CITY CONSULTING LIMITED LIAB in North Bergen, NJ, is hiring a Sign Installer / Fabrication Technician. This temp-to-perm position offers a path to full-time employment and will involve both field installation and shop fabrication work.

You will install channel letters, signs, vinyl graphics, read installation drawings, operate lifts, and travel to customer sites. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 10am–7pm, with occasional overtime; pay ranges from $22 to $25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in sign installation, fabrication, or related trade.
• Ability to read tape measures, blueprints, and installation docs.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Install signs including channel letters, dimensional letters, panel and monument signs.
• Install vinyl graphics on windows, walls, vehicles, and surfaces.
• Read drawings and site surveys; verify placement and measurements.
• Operate lifts, ladders, and scaffolding; travel to customer sites.
• Support fabrication in shop; cut, drill, route, and assemble materials.
• Ensure safety, quality checks, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Installation equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

We are hiring a Sign Installer / Fabrication Technician. This is a temp to perm position with opportunity of full-time hire.

Duties:

Sign Installation

• Install a variety of signs including channel letters, dimensional letters, panel signs, monument signs, wall signs, window graphics, banners, and wayfinding signage.
• Install vinyl graphics on windows, walls, vehicles, trailers, and other surfaces.
• Read and interpret installation drawings, site surveys, and work orders.
• Measure and verify placement to ensure accurate and professional installations.
• Operate lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and other equipment safely.
• Perform site preparation and cleanup before and after installations.
• Travel to customer locations throughout the service area.

Fabrication & Production Support

• Assist with sign fabrication, assembly, and finishing in the shop.
• Cut, drill, route, and assemble various sign materials including aluminum, acrylic, PVC, wood, and composite panels.
• Install hardware, framing systems, raceways, mounting brackets, and fasteners.
• Prepare signs for installation by applying graphics, mounting prints, and assembling components.
• Assist with welding, electrical, or lighting components when qualified.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure signs meet company standards.

Equipment & Tool Operation

• Safely operate hand and power tools including drills, saws, routers, grinders, rivet guns, and measuring equipment.
• Operate installation equipment such as boom lifts, scissor lifts, and bucket trucks when certified.
• Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment in clean working condition.
• Report equipment issues and maintenance needs promptly.

Customer Service & Professionalism

• Represent the company professionally at customer locations.
• Communicate effectively with customers, project managers, and team members.
• Address installation issues in the field and recommend solutions when necessary.
• Ensure customer satisfaction upon project completion.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all OSHA, company, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Properly use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment in both shop and field settings.
• Adhere to safe driving practices while operating company vehicles.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in sign installation, construction, fabrication, or a related trade preferred.
• Ability to read tape measures, blueprints, shop drawings, and installation documents.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Reliable transportation and punctual attendance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work with hands for extended periods.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to work at heights using ladders, lifts, and elevated work platforms.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks throughout the day.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous sign industry experience.
• Experience with vehicle wraps and vinyl graphics installation.
• Electrical sign installation experience.

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Field and Shop / Production Facility in North Bergen

Schedule: Monday-Friday from 10am to 7pm with occasional overtime, evenings, or weekends as required by project schedules.

Pay: $22-$25/hr.