Technical Craftsman Sign Production Artist

FASTSIGNS of West Metro, MN; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

FASTSIGNS Pittsburgh is seeking a Sign Production Artist who blends digital design with hands-on fabrication. You’ll pre-flight Illustrator files, operate high-end printers, CNC routers, and laminators, and apply graphics to substrates with precision.

This is not a desk job—you are the heartbeat of the shop, turning ideas into physical signs while maintaining a clean, lean production area. You’ll enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule with opportunities for advancement and training.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Illustrator with vector paths, layers, and file prep for production.
• Comfortable with light power tools and precise vinyl application.
• Attention to detail with clean, waste-free results.

Responsibilities

• The 'Pre-Flight' Expert: Prepare Illustrator files for production with correct cut paths and color profiles.
• Precision Fabrication: Operate flatbed printers, CNC routers/cutters, and laminators.
• Vinyl application: Weeding, masking and applying graphics to substrates without bubbles.
• Quality Commander: Final QA to ensure edges are clean and color accurate.
• Shop Synergy: Maintain a lean, organized production area and basic machine upkeep.

Skills

Illustrator Pro

Mechanical Aptitude

Detail Obsessed

Physicality

Growth Mindset

Job description

Benefits

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

Technical Sign Craftsman Production Artist and Fabrication Specialist

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 an 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.

Compensation: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

At FASTSIGNS, every day is unique and presents exciting opportunities, including new ways to use your talent and grow your skills. We have a large network of independently owned locations - both locally and internationally - who offer competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities.

Are you ready to plan for your future? Discover your next career. Make your statement.

Learn more by exploring the positions offered by FASTSIGNS centers.

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.