GRAFIX PRODUCTION-INSTALLER
About The Position
The production specialist must be skilled in installing signs of all types as well as proficient in all aspects of the physical construction of signs. Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more. Responsible for assembling signs from cut vinyl (cut vinyl output and/or Edge output), wide format full color printouts (aqueous and/or solvent prints) and various substrates (Knowledge of substrates both vinyl and ridged stock). Sign assembly includes preparing substrates and applying vinyl according to written instruction on a traveler. This includes operating a stand or panel saw and metal shear. Mount and/or laminate printed graphics, responsible for operating and setting up a laminator for over-laminating, encapsulation, or mounting of printed products. Proofread, conduct quality assurance, and follow best practices to ensure the highest quality product for customers. Operate a Xenatech engraver to produce tags (will be trained if needed).
Requirements
- Sufficient formal or informal education to assure the ability to use simple math (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers and fractions, as well as converting fractions to decimals and vice versa).
- Previous experience as a sign maker.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurability
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to push/pull 50 pounds repeatedly
- Must comply with and meet all pre-employment requisites, including but not limited to criminal background check prior to start date, and pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with Company policy for the duration of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Skilled in wrapping vehicles with vinyl is a plus.
- Will be trained if needed on Xenatech engraver operation.
Responsibilities
- Perform sign installations, as necessary.
- Follow a layout to place computer-generated vinyl or full color graphic image(s) on a predetermined substrate.
- Accurately prepare substrates for vinyl application. This may include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, and maintaining the substrate vinyl.
- Weed excess vinyl from computer cut weeding techniques varying with the size, type of vinyl and complexity of the image. Know when and how to use each technique.
- Perform quality assurance measures pre- and post-construction by accurately reading and interpreting a Job Traveler and then proofing of errors or unacceptable standards of workmanship (bubbles, ragged edges, loose seams).
- Perform finishing operations such as laminating, encapsulating, and/or mounting.
- Thread laminating or encapsulating material into machine, set temperature, pressure, and side guides for proper feeding of machines.
- Operate the laminator maintaining proper fit and settings, and feed material into laminator.
- Communicate with other employees and customers in a calm and professional manner, express self verbally and listen well. Work unsupervised when needed.
- Report inventory levels and stock to be ordered.
- Help unload and store raw materials: clean as needed and maintain storage.
- Maintain production rate consistency.
- Work on different projects
- Perform routine machine maintenance and minor repairs when necessary.
- Keep the production area neat, clean, and organized.
- Understand the order process well enough to take an order if necessary.
- Clean and maintain saws and other tools as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
