Sign Graphic Technician

PRIDE Industries • Ft Bliss, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Sign Graphic Technician works with specialized software to design, develop, as well as fabricate traffic, streets, roads, informational, and other specialty signs. This position requires the use of specialized computer software to develop high quality computer illustrations and technical drawings supporting various signage used by government installation.

Requirements

• Five years or more experience in graphic design
• Ability to follow direction, structured processes, and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and request
• Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English
• Computer literacy to use business software, the Internet, enter date/retrieve data
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills, including ability to exercise independent judgment
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving and common-sense skills with an attention to detail
• Flexibility for responding to competing demands and continually changing work priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel to and from worksites
• Ability to work safely

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical/other training
• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Designs graphic and visual traffic signs in accordance with strict conformance with the standards set forth in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), Installation Design Guide (IDG), and State regulations.
• Designs layout, measures and fabricates traffic and required signs using different materials and gauges such as MDO board, aluminum, galvanized sheet metal, plastic, wood, masonry, coroplast, black iron, etc., in accordance with specifications provided by the customer through a valid work document. Fabrication includes being cut, punch, round corners, file, trim, assemble, install, and remove signs.
• Operates different types of equipment such as power shears, plotter, cutter, metal punch, band/panel saws, lift equipment, etc.
• Maintains equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Installs, repairs, replaces, removes, paints, stencils, mounts permanent and temporary signage throughout the Installation.
• Applies vinyl surface materials during fabrication process by priming/prepping, weeding and masking process for application of letters/numbers on signs.
• Tracks vinyl and hardware material and calculate running inventory, by roll and by DMO job.
• Responds to on call and emergency repairs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED