Signage Installer

Zee Signs Chicago; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Zee Signs Chicago is seeking a dedicated Signage Installer for full-time, on-site work in Willowbrook, IL. You will install interior and exterior signage, including channel letters, monument signs, and dimensional signs across the region, ensuring accurate mounting and finish.

Responsibilities include handling materials, using ladders/lifts, reading installation plans, and coordinating with design and fabrication teams while maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Practical installation skills with hand and power tools for interior and exterior signage.
• Ability to read and interpret installation drawings, measurements, and layout plans.
• Comfort working at heights and outdoors in varied weather, using ladders, lifts, scaffolding.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to address on-site challenges and repairs as needed.
• Attention to detail to ensure precise alignment and clean finishes.
• Effective communication and teamwork with designers, fabricators, and clients.
• Basic safety knowledge, OSHA guidelines, and proper tool operation.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites in the Chicago area and Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Install a variety of interior and exterior signage at client sites.
• Load, transport, and safely set up materials and equipment.
• Read plans and ensure signs are mounted, aligned, and finished to spec.
• Collaborate with fabrication and design teams on site and at client locations.

Tools

Ladders and lifts

Scaffolding

Hand and power tools

Power tools

Job description

Zee Signs Chicago is a full-service signage company built to simplify the entire sign process for business owners. The team manages design, fabrication, installation, and permitting in-house, eliminating the need to coordinate multiple vendors and reducing delays and frustration. Zee Signs Chicago serves businesses across the Midwest, including retail, restaurants, medical offices, hospitality, and other commercial locations that are opening new sites, rebranding, or expanding. Services range from custom sign design and fabrication of channel letters, monument signs, and dimensional signage to professional installation and complete permitting support. The company is focused on creating high-quality signage that delivers a strong first impression and reflects the professionalism of each client’s business.

Role Description

The Signage Installer is a full-time, on-site role based in Willowbrook, IL. This position is responsible for installing a variety of interior and exterior signage, including channel letters, monument signs, dimensional signs, and other custom solutions, at client locations across the region. Day-to-day tasks include loading and transporting materials, using hand and power tools, operating installation equipment (such as ladders, lifts, and scaffolding), and ensuring signage is securely mounted, aligned, and finished to company standards. The role also involves reading and interpreting installation plans, working with permits and site requirements, collaborating with the fabrication and design teams, and interacting professionally with clients on-site. The installer is expected to follow safety protocols, maintain tools and vehicles in good condition, and support occasional troubleshooting, repairs, and service calls.

Qualifications

• Practical installation skills, including experience with hand and power tools, hardware, and mounting techniques for interior and exterior signage.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, measurements, layout plans, and basic construction or electrical documentation related to sign installation.
• Comfort working at heights and outdoors in varied weather conditions, with experience using ladders, lifts, scaffolding, or similar equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to address on-site challenges, perform adjustments, and complete repairs or service work as needed.
• Attention to detail and quality, with a focus on clean finishes, accurate alignment, and consistent installation standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to collaborate with designers, fabricators, project managers, and clients.
• Basic understanding of safety practices, OSHA guidelines, and safe operation of tools and equipment in a construction or installation environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; ability to travel to job sites across the Chicago area and broader Midwest as required.
• Previous experience in signage installation, construction, carpentry, or a related trade is preferred but not strictly required.