Sign Production Specialist

FASTSIGNS #13402; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading signage company in Waukegan seeks a motivated Sign Production Specialist. You will be involved in various production tasks, including vinyl application and printer maintenance, in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and the chance to see your work's impact on clients' success.

Benefits

Competitive pay plus bonus

Paid holidays and time off

401k matching

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in sign production or similar hands-on role.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 50 or more pounds.
• Experience operating and maintaining printing devices and power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow layouts for computer-cut vinyl and prepare substrates.
• Operate and maintain printers, performing quality control checks.
• Collaborate with sales and design teams on project execution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Job description

About Us:
FASTSIGNS of Gurnee is a leader in providing custom signage and visual communications solutions. We work with a wide range of businesses to enhance their branding and marketing through innovative signage, banners, and more. We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sign Production Specialist to join our team and support our growing production needs. Experience with graphic design is a plus but not required.

What You’ll Do:

Sign Production:

• Follow layouts to place computer-cut vinyl or full-color graphic images on a variety of substrates or media.
• Prepare substrates for vinyl application, including cutting, painting, laminating, and cleaning.
• Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images, using appropriate techniques based on the size, type of vinyl, and complexity of the design.
• Operate and maintain printers, ensuring proper calibration and accurate output.
• Perform finishing operations such as laminating, mounting, and trimming of printed pieces.
• Conduct quality control checks by reading and interpreting work orders, proofing for errors, and ensuring that high standards are met.
• Maintain inventory levels, report stock needs, and keep production and storage areas clean and organized.
• Use light power equipment safely to cut materials to specified sizes and shapes.

Nice to Have - Graphic Design:

• Assist with creating or modifying designs for computer-generated full-color graphics or vinyl output.
• Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator or other design software is a plus but not required.
• Help ensure that customer files are accurate for production, including size, material, and layout adjustments.

Collaborate & Advise:

• Work closely with the sales, design, and production teams to ensure smooth execution of all projects, from initial setup to final production.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on production techniques and materials, ensuring the best solutions for customer needs.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in sign production or a similar hands-on production role.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality output.
• Ability to stand for long periods (4+ hours), lift 50 or more pounds, and perform repetitive hand motions, such as applying vinyl.
• Experience operating and maintaining printing devices and light power equipment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage high-volume work in a fast-paced environment.
• Graphic design experience and proficiency with Adobe Illustrator (preferred but not required).

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay plus bonus
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and 401k matching
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to see the tangible results of your work through client success

If you’re passionate about production and signage, thrive in a hands-on role, and are eager to learn and grow, we want to hear from you!