Sign Production Specialist/Installer

FASTSIGNS Parker/Castle Rock; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Vacation and Holiday

Ongoing Training Opportunities

Job summary

FASTSIGNS Parker/Castle Rock is hiring a full-time Sign Production Specialist to join our team in Bethesda, MD. The role involves following layouts to apply vinyl and graphics, preparing substrates, and operating printers, with a focus on quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in sign production, can lift 50+ pounds, and can stand for extended periods. Training opportunities and competitive pay are provided, with on-site work and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in sign production preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to stand for long periods (4+ hours).
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow layouts to apply vinyl or full-color graphics to substrates.
• Prepare substrates by cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, etc.
• Weed excess vinyl and manage various image complexities.
• Operate and maintain printers.
• Perform quality checks against work orders and standards.
• Finish by laminating or mounting printed pieces.
• Report inventory levels to manager.
• Handle offsite sign installations as needed.
• Assess environments for installation needs and techniques.
• Review job requirements and verify measurements before starting.
• Work independently and with teammates as required.
• Maintain clean storage areas.

Skills

Sign production

Physical stamina

Lifting 50+ lbs

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Scissor lift

Bucket truck

Printer maintenance

Job description

FASTSIGNS #132201 is hiring for a full-time Sign Production Specialist to join our team!

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation and Holiday
• Ongoing Training Opportunities

A Successful FASTSIGNS Sign Production Specialist/Installer 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.
• Responsible for all offsite sign and print media installations
• Able to assess an environment for the needs and techniques of the installation
• Reviews job requirements and verifies measurements before starting
• Able to work independently and with other team members when required
• Clean and maintain storage areas

Ideal Qualifications For FASTSIGNS Sign Production Specialist/Installer

• 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
• Clean driving record
• Proficiently uses hand and power tools
• Scissor lift and bucket truck experience preferred but not required
• Experience installing a variety of signs and graphics preferred but not required

Compensation: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to FASTSIGNS Corporate.