Production Technician

Graphic Components, located at 2800 Patterson St. in Greensboro NC, is looking for a new team member!

*Pay range includes additional income from bonuses earned on a monthly & quarterly basis. ($20-$26/hr)

Why Work for Graphic Components?

Graphic Components offers an innovative, team-oriented environment, different from any other company. We take pride in our company’s culture as it keeps our Team Members highly engaged with a positive and challenging work environment. Our highest priority will always be to set our Team up for success and give them the tools needed to reach their goals. Graphic Components is always looking to our Team to help us improve our processes and our culture. We do this by hiring the best fit for our team, placing them in the right position and implementing their suggestions and feedback.

We have been acknowledged as one of the “Fast 50” by the Triad Business Journal for 5 years as one of the fastest growing private companies in the Piedmont Triad. Additionally, we are proud to say that we have been rated “Best Places to Work” 3 years in a row by Triad Business Journal. Our Team Members genuinely feel valued because they are! We make sure to give back to them by offering competitive hourly wages, fantastic benefits, and significant bonuses to full-time Team Members. We also treat the Team to various company outings, events, team-building exercises, and activities. Another plus to working for Graphic Components is that we are pet friendly. Meaning, we allow our Team Members to bring their dogs to work and even have an outdoor dog park on site!

Graphic Components utilizes direct digital printing, lasers, routers, painting, screen printing, vinyl, and a photo sensitive process to create custom ADA signs. For more information on the company, check out www.graphiccomponents.com

Production Technician

Our Production Technicians are highly detail-oriented individuals responsible for reading work orders, retrieving the appropriate material/parts, and assembling signs per the work orders instructions. Production Technician is responsible for working with other departments and Team Members to ensure quality standards have been met and signs are being created to strict specifications for our customers. Duties include but are not limited to cleaning and assembling signs, applying adhesive tape, weeding extra material out of designs and lettering, assisting with quality inspections, packing, applying hardware, using a computer with company provided software daily to communicate with Team Members and find work order details. This Team Member would be responsible for cleaning and organizing workspaces and any other additional responsibilities as needed.

This is a Monday - Friday, 8-hour shift from 9:00 AM- 5:30 PM, OR a Monday – Thursday, 10-hour shift from 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM however, the schedule may be adjusted to best fit the needs of the Team Member and the team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is a safety conscious individual, comfortable working in a production environment.
• Is detail oriented and is always making an effort to double check their work.
• Accepts constructive criticism and is always looking for ways to improve processes.
• Has impeccable communication skills and can work in a team environment.

Education

• High School Diploma - or the equivalent is required.

Compensation - Significant Monthly and Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

• Monthly bonuses can be earned based on achieving the 95% complete and on time goal as well as properly managing labor and material expenses for gross profit (contribution margin) goals.
• The entire Team has the same goals and if achieved, the monthly bonus is split evenly among all eligible team members.
• Quarterly bonuses are based on going above and beyond for agreed upon contribution margin goals.

Paid Vacation and Holidays - After 90 Day Probationary Period

• Extensive Paid Holiday Schedule (up to 120 hours per year)
• After 1 Year – 78 Hours Per Year Accrual
• After 2 Years – 104 Hours Per Year Accrual
• After 3 Years – 130 Hours Per Year Accrual
• After 5 Years – 156 Hours Per Year Accrual

Employer Sponsored Insurance Plans – After 90 Day Probationary Period

• Free Life Insurance policy of $25,000 is covered by Graphic Components.
• Free Long-Term Disability Insurance is covered 100% by Graphic Components.
• Free Health Insurance is available and covered 100% by Graphic Components. This covers the base plan, but we also currently offer a higher plan to choose from. Team Members would pay an additional premium for the higher plan.
• Sponsored Dental Insurance is available meaning Graphic Components pays 50% of the cost of the base plan & 35% of the cost of the high plan and Team Members are responsible for the remaining balance.
• Sponsored Vision Insurance is available meaning Graphic Components pays 50% of the cost of the plan and the Team Members are responsible for the remaining balance.
• Accident Coverage is available at the expense of the Team Member.
• Dependents can be added to the Health, Vision & Dental policies at the expense of the Team Member

401k Plan –After 6 Months & 500 Hours of Full-Time Employment

• Employer Sponsored 401k Plan with and up to 5% Company Match in Funds.
• 100% Vested from Start of Plan.

Essential Functions

• Active Learning- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Learning Strategies- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Mathematics- Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Reading Comprehension- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Job Hazards- Will undergo safety training for production and manufacturing safety hazards.

Classification: Non-Exempt, Regular, Full-Time Team Member

Working Conditions: Temperature controlled production environment.

Physical Demands: Physical demands associated with this position include walking, lifting, carrying materials (up to 50 lbs.), bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, stooping, reach overhead, twisting, squatting and /or climbing. Must be able to carry out repetitive motions & substantial movements/ motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Must have close visual acuity, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Reports to: Department Lead(s) & Direct Manager

Disclaimer: This position description is NOT designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This is not an offer of employment. If you receive an offer of employment, it will be offered to you on an at-will basis, which means that it may be terminated, diminished, or otherwise changed at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice. Nothing herein, or in any communication leading to an offer, may be construed as a promise of employment for a definite period of time.

Last Reviewed: 1/20/2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 5% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check? (Response Required)
• Tell us about a time you implemented a new process or improved a pre-existing process to make something more efficient. (Response Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Greensboro, NC 27407 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $26