Sign Production Lead: Wide-Format & Finishing Expert

Provosigncompany; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Two weeks PTO

9 holidays/year

Career growth opportunities

Training & development

Free uniforms

Job summary

Provosigncompany in Wilmington, NC, is seeking an experienced sign-production professional to own day-to-day wide-format print and vinyl production in our shop. You will move custom signage from approved artwork through file setup, RIP, printing, finishing, and final quality control so the installation team receives installation-ready work on schedule.

This is a hands-on, mid-to-senior level role requiring recent sign shop experience, ability to work independently, and strong communication with

Qualifications

• At least 2 years hands-on experience in sign production, wide-format graphics, or similar environment.
• Proficiency in preparing production files in Adobe Illustrator for production, not just design.
• Ability to operate wide-format printers and RIP workflows independently.
• Hands-on vinyl finishing including weeding, lamination, mounting, and trimming.
• Strong understanding of color accuracy, measurements, tolerances, and quality control.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot routine equipment/workflow issues.
• Dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and able to adjust priorities to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily production from intake to installation-ready products.
• Prepare production files in Illustrator with accurate scaling, bleeds, cut paths, nesting, and templates.
• Operate wide-format printers and RIP software; manage queues, media, profiles, and settings for color quality.
• Perform vinyl finishing: weeding, masking, lamination, mounting, trimming; prepare vehicle-wrap panels.
• Operate plotters, laminators, rollover tables, and related sign equipment safely and accurately.
• Conduct final quality checks for color, dimensions, alignment, and finish before release.
• Coordinate with sales, design, and installation to resolve questions and prevent rework.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production area; troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Sign production

Adobe Illustrator

Wide-format printers

RIP workflow

Color consistency

Mechanical aptitude

Organization

Tools

HP Latex printers

Onyx RIP

Plotters

Job description

Provosigncompany in Wilmington, NC, is seeking an experienced sign-production professional to own day-to-day wide-format print and vinyl production in our shop. You will move custom signage from approved artwork through file setup, RIP, printing, finishing, and final quality control so the installation team receives installation-ready work on schedule.

This is a hands-on, mid-to-senior level role requiring recent sign shop experience, ability to work independently, and strong communication with