Sign Installer - Foresight Group

MSU Federal Credit Union • Lansing, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sign Installer is responsible for the installation of indoor and outdoor signage, as well as a variety of tasks related to the production of signs and graphics in our sign production facility. We are a full service, custom sign shop that provides quality products and services to our awesome customers. A team member in this role will primarily work on installation of outdoor and interior signage. Other work will include help fabricating and assembling various types of signs and vinyl.

This is a great fit for those who like to work with a small team, make things with your hands and feel the pride of seeing a finished project come to life. We value our employees and love people that are engaged, make suggestions and are invested in making this a great place to work. Experience in construction or a skilled trade is helpful but not required. Customer relations, service, and attention to detail are a priority in all jobs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Michigan driver's license (preferably, a chauffeur’s license for driving the Utility Trucks)
• Strong customer relations, service skills, and a positive & patient attitude imperative.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to operate a computer, including Microsoft suite and internet browsers.
• The ability to perform basic shop math and to read and use a tape measure.
• Comfortable working with power tools, including saws, drills, and angle grinders.
• Comfortable working from heights up to 55 feet using aerial lifting equipment, ladders and scaffolding.
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round.
• Comfortable working in an occasionally noisy environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic work environment.
• Motivated, self-starter who can work independently.
• Willing to work overtime during peak business times – including occasional weekends.
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction or a skilled trade is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand written job instructions.
• Use power and manual tools to install finished signage and graphics projects to established Foresight Group and customer standards.
• Use post hole digger for holes varying in size from 8” to full foundation size (4’x4’x4’ deep).
• Use post driver for U-Channel posts.
• Load and unload equipment and parts in and out of job sites.
• Read construction-style blueprints to ensure proper installation of signage.
• Pour and work with redi-mix concrete for post foundation installation.
• Assist in pedestrian ground control on aerial lift job sites.
• Comfortable working independently without direct supervision for extended periods of time.
• Aid in other production tasks as needed.
• Work in aerial lift truck, including scaffolding, in heights up to 135’ while using proper PPE.
• Assist in the electrical wiring of signs under the supervision of our licensed sign specialists.
• Drive work trucks that include full-size trailers.
• Run welders and cutting torches for steel materials.
• Install signs with building and electrical permits in conjunction with code officials for preliminary and final inspections, and make adjustments as required by code officials.

Benefits

• 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Premiums
• Up to 13 days of PTO within your first year, as well 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with an immediate 1:1 Match
• Up to 6 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

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