Sign Shop Production Apprentice

Indigo Signworks, Inc.; Chanhassen, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigo Signworks, Inc. is seeking a dependable Sign Shop Production Helper to support day-to-day production across our sign manufacturing facility in Minnesota.

This entry-level role offers hands-on learning across sign assembly, material prep, vinyl and graphics, packaging, and shipping, with opportunities to develop skills in multiple areas of the business. As production knowledge grows, you will work with multiple departments, learn sign fabrication from start to finish, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Dependable and able to maintain consistent attendance.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working with hands and performing physical tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and ask questions when clarification is needed.
• Basic ability to use or willingness to learn hand and power tools.
• Ability to read basic measurements and work orders is helpful.
• Detail-oriented and able to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the assembly and fabrication of various types of signs and sign components.
• Perform basic mechanical assembly using hand and power tools.
• Install hardware, fasteners, brackets, electrical components, faces, trim, and other sign components as directed.
• Assist experienced production employees with larger or more complicated projects.
• Learn to read work orders, drawings, measurements, and basic production information.
• Help inspect completed work for quality and accuracy.
• Gather and prepare materials needed for upcoming jobs.
• Measure, cut, clean, sand, drill, deburr, mask, and otherwise prepare materials for production.
• Prepare sign faces, panels, aluminum, plastics, and other materials for assembly or graphics.
• Stage materials and completed components for the next step in production.
• Help ensure jobs move efficiently between departments.
• Assist the vinyl and digital graphics department as needed.
• Weed, mask, trim, and prepare vinyl graphics.
• Clean and prepare substrates for vinyl application.
• Apply vinyl, decals, and graphics to sign faces, panels, vehicles, and other surfaces.
• Learn proper vinyl application and finishing techniques.
• Help organize vinyl, printed graphics, substrates, and production materials.
• Package completed signs and components for shipment or installation.
• Protect finished products from damage during transportation.
• Assist with building crates, wrapping signs, preparing pallets, and packaging smaller items.
• Verify that the correct signs, components, hardware, and materials are included with outgoing jobs.
• Assist with loading and unloading deliveries.
• Help receive, inspect, and organize incoming materials and supplies.
• Provide help wherever needed throughout the production facility.
• Move materials and completed products between departments.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Put away tools, materials, hardware, and supplies after use.
• Assist with inventory organization and restocking commonly used materials.
• Help with general shop cleanup and maintenance.
• Follow company safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Perform additional production-related duties as assigned.
• A major part of this position is learning the sign business and gaining exposure to multiple areas of sign manufacturing.

Skills

Dependable attendance

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Hand and power tools

Tape measure usage

Detail-oriented

Team player

Physically capable

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Indigo Signworks, Inc. is seeking a dependable Sign Shop Production Helper to support day-to-day production across our sign manufacturing facility in Minnesota.

This entry-level role offers hands-on learning across sign assembly, material prep, vinyl and graphics, packaging, and shipping, with opportunities to develop skills in multiple areas of the business. As production knowledge grows, you will work with multiple departments, learn sign fabrication from start to finish, and contribute to a