Sign Production Technician - AE Signs (Virginia Beach, VA)

A&E Reprographics - AESIGNS>COM; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time with benefits

Job summary

A&E Reprographics, Inc. (AE Signs) in Virginia Beach is seeking a Sign Production Technician to fabricate and finish commercial signage in our shop, turning approved designs into install-ready products.

You'll operate wide-format printers, CNC routers, and vinyl equipment, perform finishing, and prep jobs for install crews. The role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience in sign production, print, or fabrication; training provided.
• Mechanically inclined with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable with hand tools and shop equipment.
• Able to read specs, measure accurately, and follow workflows.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and stand for long periods.
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Produce signage using wide-format printers, plotters, laminators, and CNC routers.
• Weed, mask, and apply vinyl graphics; assemble letters and lightboxes.
• Cut, route, and finish substrates — aluminum, acrylic, PVC, Dibond, wood.
• Handle basic fabrication: drilling, riveting, and light welding.
• Run quality control against shop tickets and proofs.
• Maintain equipment, manage material inventory, and keep the shop organized.
• Prep and stage completed jobs for install crew.

Skills

Sign production

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Reading specs

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

CNC routers

Wide-format printers

Plotters

Laminators

Vinyl cutters

Job description

Job Description

A&E Reprographics, Inc. (AE Signs) is a family-owned commercial signage and print company serving Hampton Roads. We're hiring a Sign Production Technician to fabricate and finish commercial signage in our Virginia Beach shop — turning approved designs into install-ready products.

What you'll do:

• Produce signage using wide-format printers, plotters, laminators, and CNC routers
• Weed, mask, and apply vinyl graphics; assemble dimensional letters and lightboxes
• Cut, route, and finish substrates — aluminum, acrylic, PVC, Dibond, and wood
• Handle basic fabrication and assembly: drilling, riveting, and light welding
• Run quality control against shop tickets and proofs
• Maintain equipment, manage material inventory, and keep the shop organized
• Prep and stage completed jobs for the install crew

What we're looking for:

• Experience in sign production, print, or fabrication preferred — we'll train the right person
• Mechanically inclined with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable with hand tools and shop equipment
• Able to read specs, measure accurately, and follow production workflows
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for extended periods
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic

Why AE Signs:
Family-owned shop with a real production floor, steady commercial and federal work, and a team that takes pride in the finished product. Full-time with benefits.

Company Description

A&E Reprographics is a sign and printing company suppling Commercial Real Estate, Architects, Engineers, and General Contractors with all their signage and printing needs. A&E is a Class A General Contractor.