Sign Production Specialist

Fastsigns International; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Performance bonus

Competitive pay

Employee discounts

Paid vacation and holidays

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

FASTSIGNS is hiring a full-time Sign Production Specialist to join our Newark, NJ team. The role focuses on following layouts to apply vinyl and graphics, preparing substrates, and operating printers to produce high-quality signs.

The position requires 1–2 years of sign production experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to lift 50+ pounds. Training opportunities and room for advancement are available.

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 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sign production experience

Standing for long periods

Lifting 50+ pounds

Flexible to lean over table

Ability to work under pressure

Light power equipment use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts

FASTSIGNS #122001 is hiring for a full-time Sign Production Specialist to join our team!

Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 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.