Sign Production Lead: Wide-Format Printing & Finishing

Saltwater Signworks; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Saltwater Signworks in Wilmington, NC is seeking an experienced sign-production professional to own daily wide-format print and vinyl production, guiding projects from approved artwork through file setup, RIP, printing, finishing and final QC for installation.

This hands-on role requires independence and strong communication with sales, design, and installation teams, with a proven track record in sign shops or wide-format graphics environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience in sign production or wide-format printing.
• Ability to operate a wide-format printer and RIP workflow independently.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator for production prep, not just design.
• Hands-on vinyl finishing: weeding, laminating, mounting, trimming.
• Strong color consistency, tolerances, and quality control knowledge.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting for equipment/workflow issues.
• Dependable, organized, detail-focused, able to adjust priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily production from file intake to installation-ready output.
• Prepare production files in Illustrator: scaling, bleeds, cut paths.
• Operate printers and RIP software; manage queues, media, profiles.
• Finish vinyl/graphics: weeding, masking, lamination, mounting, trimming.
• Run plotters, laminators, and related sign-production equipment safely.
• Perform final quality checks on color, dimensions, and finish.
• Coordinate with sales/design/install to prevent rework.
• Keep the production area safe, clean, and organized.

Skills

Sign production

Wide-format printing

Adobe Illustrator

Color management

Quality control

Team communication

Tools

HP Latex printers

Onyx RIP

Plotters

Laminators

Rollover tables

Job description

Saltwater Signworks in Wilmington, NC is seeking an experienced sign-production professional to own daily wide-format print and vinyl production, guiding projects from approved artwork through file setup, RIP, printing, finishing and final QC for installation.

This hands-on role requires independence and strong communication with sales, design, and installation teams, with a proven track record in sign shops or wide-format graphics environments.