Sign Production Specialist

fastsigns-careers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holiday

Performance bonus

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

FASTSIGNS #100401 is seeking a part-time Sign Production Specialist to join our team. You will follow a layout to place vinyl or full-color graphics on substrates, prepare surfaces, weed excess vinyl, and operate printers.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in sign production, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to stand for long periods and lift 50 pounds. We offer competitive pay, paid vacation and holidays, a performance bonus, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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 apply vinyl letters and graphics.

Responsibilities

• Follow a layout to place computer-cut vinyl or full-color graphic image(s) on a substrate.
• Prepare substrates for vinyl application including cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, etc.
• Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images; weed techniques vary by size and type.
• Operate and maintain printer(s).
• Perform quality assurance by reading Work Orders and proofreading for errors.
• Finish by laminating/mounting printed pieces.
• Report inventory levels and stock needs to the center/production manager.
• Clean and maintain storage areas.

Skills

Sign production

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Printer operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FASTSIGNS #100401 is hiring for a part-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.
• 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

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.