Sign Production & Installation Technician

FASTSIGNS of West Metro, MN; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FASTSIGNS is seeking a reliable, hardworking person to learn a hands-on trade with no sign experience required. The role splits time between our production facility and the installation team, developing skills with power tools and aerial lifts.

In the shop you’ll apply vinyl and graphics, prep materials, and run production equipment; in the field you’ll mount and install signage at commercial sites. Training is provided, with emphasis on safety and craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Reliability and a strong work ethic are essential.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Comfortable with basic hand and power tools.
• Calm and professional when working around customers.
• Any background in production, construction, trades, or hands-on work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply computer-cut vinyl and full-color graphics per work orders and layouts.
• Prepare substrates through cutting, painting, laminating, and cleaning.
• Weed vinyl images of varying complexity.
• Perform finishing operations: laminating, encapsulating, mounting.
• Proof work orders; conduct pre- and post-production quality checks.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and light repairs.
• Complete installations at customer and job sites using appropriate tools.
• Operate aerial lifts and work at heights as required (training provided).
• Interact with customers professionally during on-site work.
• Maintain a clean, organized production area.
• Assist at the front counter or with phones as needed.

Skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Basic hand tools

Basic power tools

Customer interaction

Hands-on work background is a plus

Job description

FASTSIGNS is seeking a reliable, hardworking person to learn a hands-on trade with no sign experience required. The role splits time between our production facility and the installation team, developing skills with power tools and aerial lifts.

In the shop you’ll apply vinyl and graphics, prep materials, and run production equipment; in the field you’ll mount and install signage at commercial sites. Training is provided, with emphasis on safety and craftsmanship.