Sign Production Specialist

FASTSIGNS #102401; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Performance bonus

Competitive pay

Vacation and holidays

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

FASTSIGNS Arlington Heights is hiring a full-time Sign Production Specialist to join our team. The role involves following layouts to apply vinyl and full-color graphics, preparing substrates, weeding vinyl, operating printers, and ensuring quality through meticulous review of work orders.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of experience in sign production, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to lift 50+ pounds and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in sign production preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to stand for long periods (4+ hours).
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and apply vinyl letters and graphics.
• Ability to work under pressure to produce high-volume, high-quality work.
• Ability to use light power equipment and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Follow a layout to place vinyl or full-color graphics on substrates.
• Prepare substrates for vinyl application (cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning).
• Weed excess vinyl and adjust images.
• Operate and maintain printer(s).
• Perform quality assurance by reading Work Orders and proofing for errors.
• Finish by laminating and mounting printed pieces.
• Report inventory levels and stock to center/production manager or franchisee.
• Assist in field installations.
• Clean and maintain storage areas.

Skills

Sign production experience

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary

FASTSINGS Arlington Heights, IL is hiring for a full-time Sign Production Specialist to join our team!

Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation and Holiday
• Performance Bonus
• Ongoing Training Opportunities

A Successful FASTSIGNS Sign Production Specialist Will:

• Follow a layout to place computer-cut vinyl or full-color graphic image(s) on a predetermined substrate or medium
• Prepare substrates for vinyl application to include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, etc
• Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images. Weeding techniques vary with size, type of vinyl, and complexity of images
• Operate and maintain printer(s)
• Perform quality assurance measures pre- and post-production by accurately reading and interpreting a Work Order and then proofing for errors or unacceptable standards
• Perform finishing operations such as laminating and/or mounting of printed pieces
• Report inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center manager/production manager or franchisee.
• Assist in field installations.
• Clean and maintain storage areas

Ideal Qualifications for FASTSIGNS Sign Production Specialist:

• 1-2 years of experience in sign production preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (4 hours or more)
• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds
• Flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back and forth hand motion to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate
• Ability to work under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work
• Ability to use light power equipment and hand tools

Do you enjoy working with people? Do you enjoy helping people solve problems by offering advice and consultation? Are you looking for a job that offers constant learning, skills growth and a career path? If so, we are looking for employees just like you in the ever-changing Sign Industry.