Sign Production Specialist

FASTSIGNS International. Inc; Tigard (OR); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Job summary

FASTSIGNS Tigard is hiring a full-time Production Specialist to lead sign production tasks and maintain quality throughout the workflow. You will follow layouts, prep substrates, apply vinyl, and manage finishing steps with attention to detail and profitability.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in sign production, ability to stand long periods, lift 50+ pounds, and operate printers. Training and advancement opportunities accompany a competitive, equipe-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in sign production preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 50+ pounds.
• Flexibility to lean over a waist-high table while applying vinyl.

Responsibilities

• Follow a layout to place vinyl or full-color graphics on substrates.
• Prepare substrates including cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning.
• Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images.
• Operate and maintain printers.
• Perform pre- and post-production quality checks against Work Orders.
• Finish laminating and mounting printed pieces.
• Report inventory levels and reorder needs to the center/production manager.
• Keep storage areas clean and organized.

Skills

Sign production

Printer operation

Quality assurance

Inventory awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

HP Print OS

Onyx 25

Salesforce

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks

FS Tigard is hiring for a full-time Production Specialist to join our team!

Leader that understands the whole picture - people, schedules, materials, equipment, quality, deadlines, workflow, and profitability.

Keep projects moving, lead production team, solve problems quickly, create accountability through self initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily production workflow (schedules/priorities/deadlines)
• Lead, coach, train
• Proactive in identifying problems before they impact deadlines
• Commitment to quality
• Help coordinate materials and inventory needs
• Oversee equipment maintenance

Work closely with sales, design, project management, and leadership

Understand that successful production isn't simply getting a job completed - it's getting them completely correctly, efficiently, with profitability, while not sacrificing our team mission.

*PMS understanding, ability to paint, and mix paint is a plus**

Machines:

• HP Latex R530
• Epson Surecolor S80600

Software:

• Adobe Illustrator (high level skill/experience required)
• HP Print OS
• Onyx 25, or other comparable wide format RIP and print software

Manufacturing CRM experience (Salesforce/Cyrius/Corebridge/Monday/etc.)

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
• Pay rate DOE

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.