What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sign Maker / Vinyl Applicator- Production Specialist position at Cold Fire Signs?
Job Description
This is a hands-on job making signs, and wrapping vinyl for businesses. Cold Fire is a creative and fast-paced environment where we create and assemble sign and graphic products for many different business applications. Creative work is performed within the sign production area that is fully equipped with top-of-the-line sign-making equipment.
Position requirements include cutting printed graphics using a variety of cutters, saws, and Exacto blades, as well as applying the product to substrates. The Production Specialist may be required to work in the field performing installations to vehicles and building interiors using a ladder. Careful attention to detail utilizing work orders that outline specifics for each custom order is paramount.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, with problem-solving skills who pays very close attention to accuracy and detail. Comprehensive training in all aspects of this position will be provided.
Job Summary
This is a hands-on job making signs, and wrapping vinyl for businesses. Cold Fire is a creative and fast-paced environment where we create and assemble sign and graphic products for many different business applications. Creative work is performed within the sign production area that is fully equipped with top-of-the-line sign-making equipment.
Position requirements include cutting printed graphics using a variety of cutters, saws, and Exacto blades, as well as applying the product to substrates. The Production Specialist may be required to work in the field performing installations to vehicles and building interiors using a ladder. Careful attention to detail utilizing work orders that outline specifics for each custom order is paramount.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, with problem-solving skills who pays very close attention to accuracy and detail. Comprehensive training in all aspects of this position will be provided.
Job Summary
- Follow a layout to place computer-cut vinyl or full-color graphic image(s) on a predetermined substrate or medium.
- Prepare substrates for vinyl application. This may include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, etc.
- Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images. Weeding techniques vary with size, type of vinyl, and complexity of images.
- Perform quality assurance measures pre- and post-production by accurately reading and interpreting a Work Order and then proofing for errors or unacceptable standards.
- Perform finishing operations such as laminating and/or mounting of printed pieces.
- Clean and maintain storage areas.
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Be accountable for the expected workload.
- Able to prioritize what needs to be done and work autonomously.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.
- Flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back and forth hand motion to apply graphics to materials.
- Ability to work under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work.
- Ability to use light power equipment.