Sign Production Specialist

FASTSIGNS of West Metro, MN; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Performance Bonus

Ongoing Training Opportunities

Job summary

FASTSIGNS of West Metro, MN is seeking a full-time Sign Production Specialist to handle all aspects of sign production on-site. Responsibilities include following layouts, preparing substrates, applying vinyl, weeding, printing, QA, laminating, and mounting pieces for multiple projects.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to operate and maintain printers, and effective communication with customers and team members. Training opportunities and a performance bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience following layouts to apply vinyl decals.
• Ability to prepare substrates for vinyl application.
• Experience operating printers and performing QA.

Responsibilities

• 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. This may include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, and maintaining the substrates for vinyl application.
• Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images. Weeding techniques vary with size, type of vinyl, and complexity of the image.
• 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, encapsulating, and/or mounting printed pieces.
• Perform installations at customer locations or other off-site locations as necessary.
• Communicate with other employees and customers calmly and professionally.

Skills

Layout following

Vinyl application

Printer operation

Quality assurance

Substrate prep

Multitasking

Customer communication

Inventory reporting

Tools

Vinyl cutter

Laminating equipment

Printer maintenance

Work Orders

Job description

Job Description

Under general direction, this full-time FASTSIGNS Sign Production Specialist position is responsible for all aspects of the physical production of signs. Sign assembly includes preparing substrates and using the proper machines and techniques to construct products according to written instructions.

Benefits/Perks

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

Sign Production Specialist Job Summary

• 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. This may 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.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Sign Production Specialist Responsibilities

• 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. This may include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, and maintaining the substrates for vinyl application.
• Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images. Weeding techniques vary with size, type of vinyl, and complexity of the image.
• 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, encapsulating, and/or mounting printed pieces.
• Perform installations at customer locations or other off-site locations as necessary.
• Communicate with other employees and customers calmly and professionally.
• Report inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center manager/production manager or franchisee.
• Help unload and store raw materials; clean and maintain storage areas.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and minor repairs when necessary.
• Serve as backup for graphic designer as necessary.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.
• Participate in and practice the brand mentality of “Everybody Sells.” Constantly be looking for sales opportunities for the center.
• Serve as a backup for answering the phone if the franchisee, manager, and sales/service employees are busy assisting other customers. Assist at the front counter as needed.
• Understand the sales process enough to consult with customers to determine project needs and solutions.

Typical Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• 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.

Compensation: $16.00 - $23.00 per hour

At FASTSIGNS, every day is unique and presents exciting opportunities, including new ways to use your talent and grow your skills. We have a large network of independently owned locations - both locally and internationally - who offer competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities.