Sign Installer/Sign Production Specialist

Agpittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sign Installer to join their dynamic team in the vibrant Cultural District of Pittsburgh. This role involves the production and installation of a wide range of signs and graphics, requiring a keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills. You will work with advanced equipment and materials, contributing to the growth of a successful department. If you take pride in your craftsmanship and are eager to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and grow your career.

Benefits

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Optical coverage

401k retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with large format equipment and power tools is essential.
• Attention to detail and craftsmanship are critical for sign installation.

Responsibilities

• Install various types of signs and graphics, including vinyl and dimensional signage.
• Travel to local off-site installations and conduct site surveys.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Climbing ladders and scaffolding

Vinyl wrapping

Site surveying

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Large format printers

Plotters

Routers

Cutting machines

Adobe Illustrator

Summa GoSign software

Onyx RIP Software

Job description

We currently have an opening in our Signs Department at our downtown center located in Pittsburgh’s vibrant Cultural District. Do you have experience installing signs and vinyl graphics? Are you an active problem-solver that has an “anything is possible” attitude? Do you take pride in your work and craftsmanship? Then we may have the position for you! AlphaGraphics in the Cultural District is looking to add a new member to our ever-growing Signs Department.

As a sign installer you will be responsible for the production and installation of various types of signs and graphics including, but not limited to, vinyl lettering, wall wraps, vehicle wraps, dimensional lettering, stand-off mounted panel signs, hanging banners, and everything in between. The ability to think on your feet, problem solve, and adapt to different scenarios is key. You would also be responsible for producing signs at our in-house facility that require lamination of materials, weeding vinyl graphics and lettering, and running various types of equipment including large format printers, plotters, routers, and cutting machines to produce top-quality large format and sign products. We work in a fast-paced environment so being organized is also very important.

This is a great opportunity to work at a highly successful, team-oriented company located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh. We offer a competitive salary, health, dental, and optical coverage, and 401k retirement benefits. As our Signs Installer, you will have the opportunity to help grow and shape one of the fastest growing areas of AlphaGraphics in the Cultural District. Come join our amazing and growing team!

Responsibilities:

1. Vinyl wrapping of walls, windows and occasionally vehicles.
2. Stud mounting dimensional signage and letters into interior and exterior walls.
3. Weed, mask, and mount vinyl graphics and lettering to various surfaces and substrates.
4. Mounting and printing graphics to various substrates and materials.
5. Traveling to local off-site installations.
6. Laminating and preparing of graphics and materials.
7. Site surveying for measurements, adhesion tests, and installation assessments.

Requirements:

1. Working knowledge of large format equipment, including but not limited to, flat bed printers, roll-to-roll printers, plotters, routers, and cutting tables.
2. Experience with various tools and power tools (e.g., drills, hammer drills, saws, routers, etc.).
3. Valid driver’s license.
4. High attention to detail including accurate measuring and craftsmanship.
5. Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, use lifts, etc.
6. Knowledge of sign materials and substrates.
7. Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and/or other design software.

Pluses:

1. 3M Wrap Certification or comparable certification (Oracal, Arlon, Avery, etc).
2. Previous experience with a router or cutter table (Colex, Zund, etc.).
3. Experience with light electrical work.
4. Experience with Summa GoSign software.
5. Experience with Onyx RIP Software.