Sign Production Specialist
Love seeing your work out in the real world? We do too.
If you're a builder, a maker, and someone who takes pride in pointing at a massive, beautiful storefront sign and saying, "I built and installed that"—we want to talk to you.
We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated, and hands-on Sign Production Specialist to join our crew. You'll operate advanced industry equipment—including our Canon Arizona printer, Colex flatbed cutter/router, laminator, painting setup, and more—to transform design concepts into finished, professional products.
Key Responsibilities
Sign Production & Equipment Operation
- Flatbed Printing & Finishing: Set up, operate, and maintain our flatbed printer and laminator to produce vibrant, durable graphics on a variety of substrates.
- CNC Routing & Cutting: Utilize the Colex flatbed cutter/router to precisely cut, rout, and shape dimensional signs, substrates, and custom projects. Painting & Prep Work: Prepare sign faces and structures, applying paint, primers, and finishes using proper techniques to meet quality and color standards.
- Assembly & Substrate Prep: Prepare substrates and construct signs according to written work orders and instructions.
- Vinyl Application: Mask, weed, and apply vinyl lettering and graphics to various substrates using proper hand tools and techniques.
Installation & Quality Control
- Graphic Installation: Install graphics, vinyl wraps, and dimensional signage both in-house and on-site at customer locations.
- Quality Assurance: Inspect finished products to ensure they meet our strict quality standards and match the approved design specifications before delivery or installation.
- Shop Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Perform routine basic maintenance on the flatbed printer, Colex router, laminator, and other shop tools. Consistently and correctly wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirators during painting operations.
Qualifications
- Experience: Previous sign industry production and installation experience is a plus.
- Equipment Experience: Prior experience operating CNC routers (such as Colex), flatbed printers, or laminators is highly preferred.
- Technical & Software Skills:
- Basic computer literacy to operate CNC software (for the Colex router) and RIP software (for the flatbed printer), including basic troubleshooting.
- Ability to import, scale, and prepare vector files (.EPS, .AI, .PDF) for production.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop primarily) is preferred.
- Proficient with power tools and hardware required for secure sign installation.
- Skilled in vinyl application on both flat and curved surfaces (vehicle/wall wrap experience is a major plus).
- Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly and stand for long periods of time.
- Comfortable working on ladders and at heights.
- Physical dexterity to lean over waist-high production tables and perform repetitive hand/arm motions to apply vinyl.
- Ability to work in a shop environment with exposure to dust, loud machinery noise, and paint/ink fumes (appropriate safety equipment is provided).
- Credentials: Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for on-site installations.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $18-23 per hour based on experience
- Job Type: Full-time.
- Schedule: Regular full-time schedule (Monday through Friday) with weekends off. Occasional paid overtime may be required during peak seasons.
- Perks:
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid Holidays.
- Casual, creative, and collaborative work environment.
- Ongoing training on advanced shop equipment.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
