Finishing Technician

Stratus•Addison Township, IL

3d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Finishing Technician handles the final production stages for custom interior branding products, including signage, wayfinding, and compliance products. The role involves trimming, masking, light assembly, quality inspection, and packaging finished products before shipment. The technician works with Production Control, Quality, the Floor Lead, and other production team members to complete orders accurately, efficiently, and to customer standards. A safety-first approach is required, including proper use of tools and equipment, following procedures and PPE requirements, maintaining an organized work area, and reporting hazards or unsafe conditions.

Requirements

Ability to work comfortably and proficiently with hand tools, knives, rulers, adhesives, vinyl, and other finishing materials.
Ability to accurately read and follow production orders, drawings, templates, measurements, and work instructions.
Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship, quality, and completing work correctly the first time.
Basic computer skills, including completing ERP entries, uploading photos, and learning production-related systems.
Ability to work effectively in a team, communicate production issues clearly, and adapt to changing priorities or deadlines.
Commitment to safe work practices, including proper tool handling, PPE use, housekeeping, and timely reporting of hazards or unsafe conditions.
Ability to stand and move throughout the production area for extended periods and safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds as required.
Ability to work overtime or with schedule flexibility during peak periods when required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a sign shop, graphics, print production, light manufacturing, or a similar hands-on production environment.

Responsibilities

Review assigned production orders, organize work priorities, and track jobs through completion in coordination with the Floor Lead and Production Control.
Trim large-format graphics and printed materials accurately using knives, rulers, and other approved cutting tools.
Apply transfer tape and masking to plotted vinyl and other graphic elements for final assembly or installation.
Perform light assembly of sign components, including mounting graphics to substrates, adding hardware, and completing finishing steps according to production specifications.
Inspect finished work for quality, accuracy, completeness, and visible defects, and flag concerns before products move to final shipment.
Package completed signs and components securely for delivery, ensuring required materials are included and protected.
Record job completion in the ERP system, upload required photos or documentation, and communicate job status, material needs, or delays to appropriate team members.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation and follow safety procedures, PPE requirements, and approved practices for tools, materials, adhesives, and production equipment.
Identify and report hazards, stop or escalate work when conditions appear unsafe, and support shared responsibility for workplace safety.
Support production needs across the department, including overtime or schedule flexibility during peak periods when required.