Sign Production Specialist

FASTSIGNS #100401•Chicago, IL

9d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

FASTSIGNS #100401 is hiring for a part-time Sign Production Specialist to join our team! This role involves following layouts to apply vinyl and graphics, preparing substrates, weeding excess vinyl, operating printers, performing quality assurance, and managing inventory. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of sign production experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the physical ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and perform detailed hand motions. This position offers ongoing training, opportunities for skills growth, and a career path in the sign industry.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to stand for long periods of time (4 hours or more)
Ability to lift 50 or more pounds
Flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back and forth hand motion to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate
Ability to work under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work
Ability to use light power equipment

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of experience in sign production preferred

Responsibilities

Follow a layout to place computer-cut vinyl or full-color graphic image(s) on a predetermined substrate or medium
Prepare substrates for vinyl application to include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, etc
Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images. Weeding techniques vary with size, type of vinyl, and complexity of images
Operate and maintain printer(s)
Perform quality assurance measures pre- and post-production by accurately reading and interpreting a Work Order and then proofing for errors or unacceptable standards
Perform finishing operations such as laminating and/or mounting of printed pieces
Report inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center manager/production manager or franchisee.
Clean and maintain storage areas