Technical Craftsman Sign Production Artist

Fastsigns•Pittsburgh, PA

27d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Where Digital Design Meets Physical Build Are you a "Maker" who loves seeing your digital work turn into a physical reality? At FASTSIGNS/Pittsburgh , we are looking for a Sign Production Artist who is equal parts technical designer and hands-on fabricator. This isn't a "sit-at-a-desk-all-day" graphic design job. You are the heartbeat of our shop—the person who takes a vision, pre-flights the files, and uses high-tech machinery to build world-class signage. If you have a "perfectionist" eye for detail and love working with your hands, we want to talk to you. At FASTSIGNS, every day is unique and presents exciting opportunities, including new ways to use your talent and grow your skills. We have a large network of independently owned locations - both locally and internationally - who offer competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities. Are you ready to plan for your future? Discover your next career. Make your statement. Learn more by exploring the positions offered by FASTSIGNS centers. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to FASTSIGNS Corporate.

Requirements

Illustrator Pro: You don't just "know" Illustrator; you understand vector paths, layers, and how to prep files for a plotter or router.
Mechanical Aptitude: You are comfortable with light power tools and have the "hand-eye coordination" required for steady vinyl application.
Detail Obsessed: You notice the 1/16th-of-an-inch difference. You pride yourself on "clean" work and hate wasted material.
Physicality: Ability to stand for the workday, lean over waist-high production tables, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Growth Mindset: You want to master new machines and software. We provide the training; you provide the drive.

Responsibilities

Use Adobe Illustrator to prepare files for production, ensuring cut paths, bleed, and color profiles are perfect before they hit the machines.
Operate our fleet of high-end equipment, including flatbed printers, CNC routers/cutters, and large-format laminators.
Master the art of vinyl application—from weeding and masking to applying graphics onto various substrates (acrylic, metal, PVC) without a single bubble or spec of dust.
Perform rigorous Quality Assurance. You are the final set of eyes. If an edge is ragged or a color is off, it doesn't leave your station.
Maintain a clean, organized, and "lean" production environment. Perform basic machine maintenance to keep our tech running at 100%.