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Production Specialist (Sign Maker & Installer)

FASTSIGNS

Bloomington, ILFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoVerified open 1w ago
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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Bloomington, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License With Clean Record

Job overview

FASTSIGNS is hiring a Production Specialist (Sign Maker & Installer). The Production Specialist at FASTSIGNS prepares substrates, applies vinyl, mounts and laminates prints, proofreads signs, and conducts quality assurance while following layouts and company policies in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Key focus areas include Follow layout to place vinyl or graphic images on substrate, Prepare substrates including cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, and maintenance, and Weed excess vinyl from computer cut images.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, Valid Driver's License With Clean Record, and Able To Stand For Long Periods. Important skills include Communication, Basic Math Skills, Work Well Under Pressure, and Using Light Power Equipment. Preferred (not required): Highly Motivated, Detail Oriented, Creative, and Collaboration.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationBasic Math SkillsWork Well Under PressureUsing Light Power EquipmentHighly MotivatedDetail OrientedCreativeCollaborationTask CompletionCustomer SatisfactionApplying VinylMounting PrintsLaminating PrintsProofreading SignsQAWork in Fast-Paced EnvironmentDeadline DrivenFollowing LayoutsPreparing SubstratesCuttingPaintingHousekeepingWeeding Excess VinylPerforming Finishing OperationsReporting Inventory LevelsUnloading Raw MaterialsMaintaining Storage AreasWorking on Multiple Projects SimultaneouslyRoutine Machine MaintenanceMinor RepairsEstablishing Team RelationshipsFollowing Company PoliciesFollowing ProceduresFollowing Business Ethics Codes

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDValid Driver's License With Clean RecordAble to Stand for Long PeriodsAble to Work on Ladders Up to 15'Able to Lift 50+ PoundsFlexibility to Lean Over Waist-High Table

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary

  • Opportunity for advancement

  • Training & development

  • Paid time off

Job description Position also known as: Production Specialist, Production Lead, Production Expert

Are you highly motivated, detail oriented, and creative? Are you up for a challenge, eager to learn, and looking to join an established and fast-growing company? If so, we’re looking for talented and inspired candidates who are focused on teamwork, task completion, and customer satisfaction. If you are looking for a rewarding career, not just another job, then come join our team as a Production Specialist!

As a Production Specialist, you will be responsible for all aspects of the physical production of signs, which includes preparing substrates and applying vinyl according to written instructions and under general direction. You must also mount and/or laminate prints, proofread signs, and conduct quality assurance to ensure the efficient production of quality, accurate signs. The ideal candidate is a creative, self-motivated team player who can work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and who is determined to make every project his or her absolute best.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Follows a layout to place computer-generated vinyl or full color graphic images on a pre-determined substrate or medium

  • Prepares substrates for application, which may include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, and maintaining the substrates for vinyl application

  • Weeds excess vinyl from computer cut images

  • Performs quality assurance measures pre- and post-production

  • Performs finishing operations such as laminating, encapsulating, and/or mounting of printed pieces

  • Reports inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center manager/production manager or franchise partner

  • Helps unload raw materials and cleans and maintains storage areas

  • Works on different projects simultaneously

  • Performs routine machine maintenance and minor repairs when necessary

  • Establishes and maintains effective team relationships with all support departments

  • Follows all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes

  • Serves as back up for the graphic designer as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or GED required;

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Valid driver's license with clean record

  • Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers and fractions and converting fractions to decimals and vice versa)

  • Able to work well under pressure to output high volume, high quality work

  • Able to stand for long periods of time

  • Able to work on ladders at heights up to 15' or more.

  • Able to lift 50 or more pounds

  • Must have the flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back forth hand motions to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate

  • Able to use light power equipment

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