Installation and Production Specialist

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under general direction, this position is responsible for assisting with the installation  and physical production of signs. Sign installation requirements include occasional customer interaction, ability to use a wide variety of tools and ability to problem solve onsite.  Sign assembly includes preparing substrates and using the proper machines and techniques to construct products according to written instructions.  We will happily train the right candidate!
 
 RESPONSIBILITIES

1.             Perform installations at customer locations or other off-site locations as necessary.

 

2.             Follow a layout to place computer cut vinyl or full color graphic image(s) on a predetermined substrate or medium. 
 

3.             Prepare substrates for vinyl application. This may include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning and maintaining the substrates for vinyl application.  
 

4.             Weed (remove) excess vinyl from computer cut images. Weeding techniques vary with size, type of vinyl and complexity of images.
 

5.             Perform quality assurance measures pre- and post-production by accurately reading and interpreting a Work Order and then proofing for errors or unacceptable standards.
 

6.             Perform finishing operations such as laminating, encapsulating, and/or mounting of printed pieces. 
 
 

7.             Communicate with other employees and customers in a calm and professional manner.
 
 

8.             Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
 
 

9.             Perform routine machine maintenance and minor repairs when necessary.

 

10.         Keep work areas clean and organize

 

11.         Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
 

12.         Serve as a backup for answering the phone if the franchisee, manager and sales/service employees are busy assisting other customers. Assist at the front counter as needed. 
 

 TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1.             Ability to stand for long periods of time.
 

2.             Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.
 

3.             Flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back and forth hand motion to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate.
 

4.             Ability to work under pressure to output high volume, high quality work.
 

5.             Ability to use light power equipment. 
 
 

PREFERRED SKILLS (BUT NOT NECESSARY):

1.             Experience: Previous experience in vinyl application, graphic design, or a related field 
 

2.             Experience: Previous experience in sign installation or a related field would be highly valuable but not necessary.
 

3.             Technical skills:  Use of a variety of light power tools

 

4.             Technical skills:  Exposure to light construction/manufacturing 

 

5.             Technical skills:  Knowledge of sign installation techniques, including drilling, mounting, and wiring.

6.             Techincal skills:  Experience with wrapping vehicles