Technical Craftsman Sign Production Artist

FASTSIGNS #290201; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

A leading sign and graphics company in Pittsburgh is seeking a Sign Production Artist who combines technical design with hands-on fabrication. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and a willingness to operate various production machinery. The role involves preparing files, applying vinyl to materials, and ensuring high-quality standards. Join a stable industry offering competitive pay and a career path with significant growth opportunities. Previous experience with fabrication techniques is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, with a strong understanding of vector paths and layers.
• Comfortable using light power tools and applying vinyl accurately.
• Detail-oriented, proud of maintaining clean work to minimize waste.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to learn new machines and software with provided training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare files for production using Adobe Illustrator.
• Operate high-end equipment, including flatbed printers and CNC routers.
• Apply vinyl to various substrates, ensuring no bubbles or dust.
• Conduct thorough quality assurance checks on finished products.
• Maintain an organized and clean production environment.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator proficiency

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Hand-eye coordination

Growth mindset

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Sign Production Artist / Fabrication Specialist

Location: FASTSIGNS | Pittsburgh, PA

Pay: $17.00 – $22.00 per hour (Based on Experience)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

The Opportunity: Where Digital Design Meets Physical Build

Are you a "Maker" who loves seeing your digital work turn into a physical reality? At FASTSIGNS/Pittsburgh, we are looking for a Sign Production Artist who is equal parts technical designer and hands‑on fabricator.

This isn't a "sit‑at‑a‑desk‑all‑day" graphic design job. You are the heartbeat of our shop—the person who takes a vision, pre‑flights the files, and uses high‑tech machinery to build world‑class signage. If you have a "perfectionist" eye for detail and love working with your hands, we want to talk to you.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• The "Pre‑Flight" Expert: Use Adobe Illustrator to prepare files for production, ensuring cut paths, bleed, and color profiles are perfect before they hit the machines.
• Precision Fabrication: Operate our fleet of high‑end equipment, including flatbed printers, CNC routers/cutters, and large‑format laminators.
• The Craft of Signs: Master the art of vinyl application—from weeding and masking to applying graphics onto various substrates (acrylic, metal, PVC) without a single bubble or spec of dust.
• Quality Commander: Perform rigorous Quality Assurance. You are the final set of eyes. If an edge is ragged or a color is off, it doesn't leave your station.
• Shop Synergy: Maintain a clean, organized, and "lean" production environment. Perform basic machine maintenance to keep our tech running at 100%.

Who You Are (Requirements)

• Illustrator Pro: You don't just "know" Illustrator; you understand vector paths, layers, and how to prep files for a plotter or router.
• Mechanical Aptitude: You are comfortable with light power tools and have the "hand‑eye coordination" required for steady vinyl application.
• Detail Obsessed: You notice the 1/16th‑of‑an‑inch difference. You pride yourself on "clean" work and hate wasted material.
• Physicality: Ability to stand for the workday, lean over waist‑high production tables, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Growth Mindset: You want to master new machines and software. We provide the training; you provide the drive.

Why Join FASTSIGNS?

We offer more than just a paycheck—we offer a career path in a stable, growing industry:

• Advanced Training: Access to our Online University to master new fabrication techniques.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision with Company Contribution.
• Retirement Security: Simple IRA with Company Match.
• Work‑Life Balance: Consistent Monday–Friday schedule with Paid Holidays and Accrued PTO.