Sign Manufacturing - Sign Production Sewist trainee

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC•Salem, OR

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Helix Traffic Solutions is a national leader in traffic control, work zone safety, and roadway support services. Highway Specialties, a proud member of the Helix Traffic Solutions network, serves communities across Oregon and Washington with customized traffic control and work zone safety solutions. They provide sales and rental of traffic control devices, safety equipment, PPE, and operate a state-of-the-art in-house sign manufacturing department. The company focuses on safety, compliance, and efficiency, supporting a wide range of infrastructure and construction projects. Joining Highway Specialties means becoming part of a skilled local team backed by a national organization, offering a strong culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and opportunities for training and advancement. The work is fast-paced, hands-on, and essential for protecting workers, drivers, and communities. As a Sign Manufacture Sewist Trainee, you will fabricate, assemble, and repair road, highway, traffic, and information signs.

Requirements

Industry-related experience
Attention to detail
Ability to use, repair, and maintain machines and tools
Must be 18 years or older
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
High School Diploma or equivalent
Have reliable transportation to and from work
Communication
Professionalism
Mechanical Aptitude
Customer Service Skills
Time Management
Organization
Project Management
Inventory Management

Responsibilities

Maintain communication with other departments around production expectations.
Learns applicable sign standards and regulations and best judgement to repair and design signs.
Provides options for and advises Customer Service and/or customers of design suggestions or changes per applicable sign standards and regulations.
Sew, repair, clean and manufacture signs for customers.
Repairs, and re-legends signs per customer specifications.
Recommends purchase of supplies; receives and puts away products.
Performs basic maintenance and repairs of sewing supplies, technology, and tools.
Maintain clean and organized shop, supplies, and tool inventory.
Learns the basic operations of all equipment that Highway Specialties rents and or sells.
Supports team by performing tasks related to organization and strong communication.
Provides quick action on time-sensitive issues.
Gains product knowledge and learns industry terms.
Performs inventory counts.
Assists customers picking up orders and returning products.
Creates customer relationships.
Other duties as assigned.