What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sign Production Specialist position at FASTSIGNS #102201?
About Us:
FASTSIGNS of Gurnee is a leader in providing custom signage and visual communications solutions. We work with a wide range of businesses to enhance their branding and marketing through innovative signage, banners, and more. We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sign Production Specialist to join our team and support our growing production needs. Experience with graphic design is a plus but not required.
FASTSIGNS of Gurnee is a leader in providing custom signage and visual communications solutions. We work with a wide range of businesses to enhance their branding and marketing through innovative signage, banners, and more. We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sign Production Specialist to join our team and support our growing production needs. Experience with graphic design is a plus but not required.
What You’ll Do:
Sign Production:
- Follow layouts to place computer-cut vinyl or full-color graphic images on a variety of substrates or media.
- Prepare substrates for vinyl application, including cutting, painting, laminating, and cleaning.
- Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images, using appropriate techniques based on the size, type of vinyl, and complexity of the design.
- Operate and maintain printers, ensuring proper calibration and accurate output.
- Perform finishing operations such as laminating, mounting, and trimming of printed pieces.
- Conduct quality control checks by reading and interpreting work orders, proofing for errors, and ensuring that high standards are met.
- Maintain inventory levels, report stock needs, and keep production and storage areas clean and organized.
- Use light power equipment safely to cut materials to specified sizes and shapes.
Nice to Have - Graphic Design:
- Assist with creating or modifying designs for computer-generated full-color graphics or vinyl output.
- Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator or other design software is a plus but not required.
- Help ensure that customer files are accurate for production, including size, material, and layout adjustments.
Collaborate & Advise:
- Work closely with the sales, design, and production teams to ensure smooth execution of all projects, from initial setup to final production.
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource on production techniques and materials, ensuring the best solutions for customer needs.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience in sign production or a similar hands-on production role.
- High attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality output.
- Ability to stand for long periods (4 hours), lift 50 or more pounds, and perform repetitive hand motions, such as applying vinyl.
- Experience operating and maintaining printing devices and light power equipment.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage high-volume work in a fast-paced environment.
- Graphic design experience and proficiency with Adobe Illustrator (preferred but not required).
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay plus bonus
- Paid holidays, paid time off, and 401k matching
- Ongoing training and professional development
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- The opportunity to see the tangible results of your work through client success
If you’re passionate about production and signage, thrive in a hands-on role, and are eager to learn and grow, we want to hear from you!
Salary : $20 - $25
