Sign Production Specialist

FASTSIGNS #220101•Westerville, OH

9h•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

FASTSIGNS Westerville is hiring a full-time Sign Production Specialist to join our growing production team! We are looking for someone who enjoys working with their hands, operating equipment, solving problems, and seeing a project go from a digital file or idea to a finished physical product. Our production environment includes everything from large-format printing and vinyl graphics to CNC routing, laser cutting/engraving, finishing and sign assembly. Every day can bring something different, so we're looking for someone who is technically curious, detail-oriented, dependable and excited to learn how things work. Previous sign-industry experience is a plus, but it is not required. We are willing to train the right person. Experience in printing, fabrication, CNC/router operation, laser cutting, woodworking, manufacturing, vinyl graphics, screen printing, 3D printing, machine operation or another hands-on production environment can all provide a great foundation for this position.

Requirements

Enjoys hands-on work and making physical products
Has strong mechanical or technical aptitude and enjoys figuring out how things work
Is comfortable learning and operating computers, software, tools and production equipment
Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
Can follow work orders and established processes without skipping steps
Is willing to ask questions and verify information rather than guess
Approaches troubleshooting methodically and knows when to stop and ask for help
Is comfortable performing repetitive tasks while maintaining quality and accuracy
Can work with urgency when needed without sacrificing quality
Is dependable, organized and able to work independently and as part of a team
Wants to learn new equipment, develop additional skills and grow within a production environment
Spend significant portions of the workday standing and moving throughout the production area
Bend, reach and work over production tables
Safely handle sheets, rolls and other production materials
Perform repetitive hand movements associated with vinyl, finishing and assembly
Safely lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds
Safely operate light power tools and production equipment after training

Nice To Haves

Previous sign-industry experience
Sign or graphics production
Large-format or commercial printing
CNC or router operation
Laser cutting or engraving
Vinyl cutters/plotters or vinyl application
Manufacturing or machine operation
Woodworking or fabrication
Screen printing
3D printing
Print finishing, laminating or mounting
Adobe Illustrator or other design/production software
Other hands-on technical or production work

Responsibilities

Learn, operate and maintain a variety of production equipment, including large-format printers, flatbed printers, CNC/vision routers, laser equipment, laminators and vinyl cutting equipment
Read and accurately follow work orders, measurements, specifications and approved artwork
Prepare materials and substrates for production, including cutting, cleaning, masking and other preparation
Load and handle materials such as vinyl, acrylic, aluminum composite, PVC, coroplast and other sign substrates
Weed, mask and apply computer-cut vinyl and printed graphics
Laminate, mount, trim and finish printed graphics
Assemble finished signage using appropriate hardware, fasteners and components
Perform quality-control checks throughout production to ensure finished products meet specifications
Identify production or equipment problems and troubleshoot or communicate issues before proceeding
Use computers and production software to prepare and process jobs for equipment
Maintain equipment and keep production and storage areas clean and organized
Work closely with our design, sales, production and installation teams to keep projects moving accurately and on schedule
Assist with other production, fabrication and finishing needs as projects require