Sign Production Specialist/Installer

FASTSIGNS•Northbrook, IL

13d•$38,000 - $45,000

About The Position

Full-time/benefits/bonus Sign Production Specialist/Installers work in a dynamic, creative and fast-paced environment to create and assemble sign and graphic products for many different business applications. Creative work is performed within the FASTSIGNS Center sign production area that is fully equipped with top-of-the-line sign-making equipment. As a Production Specialist, you will be responsible for all aspects of the physical production of signs, which includes preparing substrates and applying vinyl according to written instructions and under general direction. You must also mount and/or laminate prints, proofread signs, and conduct quality assurance to ensure the efficient production of quality, accurate signs. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, with problem solving skills who pays very close attention to accuracy and detail. Comprehensive training in all aspects of this position will be provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; advanced education degree preferred
Valid Driver's License
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers and fractions and converting fractions to decimals and vice versa)
Able to work well under pressure to output high volume, high quality work
Ability to use light power equipment
Able to stand for long periods of time
Must have the flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back forth hand motions to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate
Able to use light power equipment

Responsibilities

Follows a layout to place computer-generated vinyl or full color graphic images on a pre-determined substrate or medium
Prepares substrates for application, which may include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, and maintaining the substrates for vinyl application
Weeds excess vinyl from computer cut images
Works in the field performing installations to vehicles, building interiors and exteriors
Performs quality assurance measures pre- and post-production
Performs finishing operations such as laminating, encapsulating, and/or mounting of printed pieces
Reports inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center manager/production manager or franchise partner
Helps unload raw materials and cleans and maintains storage areas
Works on different projects simultaneously
Establishes and maintains effective team relationships with all support departments
Follows all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes