We are hiring a Sign Installer / Fabrication Technician. This is a temp to perm position with opportunity of full-time hire.
Duties:
Sign Installation
- Install a variety of signs including channel letters, dimensional letters, panel signs, monument signs, wall signs, window graphics, banners, and wayfinding signage.
- Install vinyl graphics on windows, walls, vehicles, trailers, and other surfaces.
- Read and interpret installation drawings, site surveys, and work orders.
- Measure and verify placement to ensure accurate and professional installations.
- Operate lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and other equipment safely.
- Perform site preparation and cleanup before and after installations.
- Travel to customer locations throughout the service area.
Fabrication & Production Support
- Assist with sign fabrication, assembly, and finishing in the shop.
- Cut, drill, route, and assemble various sign materials including aluminum, acrylic, PVC, wood, and composite panels.
- Install hardware, framing systems, raceways, mounting brackets, and fasteners.
- Prepare signs for installation by applying graphics, mounting prints, and assembling components.
- Assist with welding, electrical, or lighting components when qualified.
- Conduct quality checks to ensure signs meet company standards.
Equipment & Tool Operation
- Safely operate hand and power tools including drills, saws, routers, grinders, rivet guns, and measuring equipment.
- Operate installation equipment such as boom lifts, scissor lifts, and bucket trucks when certified.
- Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment in clean working condition.
- Report equipment issues and maintenance needs promptly.
Customer Service & Professionalism
- Represent the company professionally at customer locations.
- Communicate effectively with customers, project managers, and team members.
- Address installation issues in the field and recommend solutions when necessary.
- Ensure customer satisfaction upon project completion.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all OSHA, company, and site-specific safety requirements.
- Properly use personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment in both shop and field settings.
- Adhere to safe driving practices while operating company vehicles.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in sign installation, construction, fabrication, or a related trade preferred.
- Ability to read tape measures, blueprints, shop drawings, and installation documents.
- Experience using hand tools and power tools.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent attention to detail and quality workmanship.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- Reliable transportation and punctual attendance.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work with hands for extended periods.
- Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Ability to work at heights using ladders, lifts, and elevated work platforms.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks throughout the day.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous sign industry experience.
- Experience with vehicle wraps and vinyl graphics installation.
- Electrical sign installation experience.
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Field and Shop / Production Facility in North Bergen
Schedule: Monday-Friday from 10am to 7pm with occasional overtime, evenings, or weekends as required by project schedules.
Pay: $22-$25/hr.
