Field Graphics Installer
About The Position
CR&A Custom is a Los Angeles large-format printing and visual display company producing building wraps, tradeshow and retail displays, event graphics, and out-of-home advertising for national brands. Fabrication and installation are handled in house. The Field Graphics Installer installs the company's work on sites across the Los Angeles area, including building wraps and mesh banners, wall and window graphics, and tradeshow, event, and retail displays. The installer loads out from the shop, drives to job sites, installs graphics and displays to specification, and leaves each job clean and documented. The role also supports shop preparation, production, and fabrication between field jobs.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience installing large-format graphics, vinyl, signage, or displays in a commercial setting.
- Hands-on vinyl application skills, including wet and dry application, squeegee technique, heat gun use, trimming, and seaming.
- Comfort working at heights on ladders, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
- Valid California driver's license and a clean driving record that meets the company's vehicle insurance requirements.
- Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 inch, work from drawings and proofs, and keep graphics level and aligned.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, nights, and weekends; many installations take place outside business hours.
Nice To Haves
- Building wrap or mesh banner installation experience.
- Tradeshow or exhibit installation and dismantling experience.
- Aerial lift (MEWP) certification and fall protection training.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Manufacturer graphics installer certification, such as 3M or Avery Dennison.
- Comfort using drills, anchors, and fasteners to install mounting hardware on different wall types.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Install vinyl graphics on walls, windows, floors, and other surfaces, including wall murals, adhesive vinyl, and perforated window film.
- Install building wraps and mesh banners on exterior structures by tensioning, fastening, and securing them to existing or new mounting hardware.
- Assemble, install, and dismantle tradeshow booths, event graphics, and retail displays, including frames, SEG fabric, rigid panels, and custom hardware.
- Prepare surfaces, test adhesion, and identify surfaces that will not hold graphics.
- Remove old graphics and adhesive residue without damaging underlying surfaces.
- Measure, lay out, and align panels and seams against drawings and proofs, and solve fit and alignment problems on site.
- Operate scissor lifts, boom lifts, and ladders safely and follow fall-protection requirements.
- Review work orders, drawings, and site notes before leaving the shop; confirm that graphics, hardware, and tools are loaded.
- Drive company vehicles to job sites in the Los Angeles area and load and unload materials and equipment.
- Work professionally with clients, property managers, and site contacts, often around open businesses and the public.
- Photograph and document completed work, issues, and change requests.
- Report damaged materials, unexpected site conditions, and scope changes to the production team before proceeding.
- Follow site safety rules and wear required PPE.
- Prepare graphics for installation, including trimming, weeding, masking, panel labeling, and packing.
- Support shop production and fabrication between field jobs.
- Maintain installation tool kits and keep vehicles and equipment clean and organized.
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Paid time off
- Training & development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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