What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Sign Maker position at Horizon Sign Company?
Benefits:
PLEASE NOTE: This position requires limited design responsibilities. If you are solely a graphic designer without sign production experience, please do not apply.
Horizon Sign Company is looking for an experienced Sign Maker to join our team. The Sign Maker is a professional, solution-oriented individual who pays attention to detail, works well in a fast-paced team environment, and can efficiently manage many projects at once. We are looking for a positive individual with a growth mindset.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
PLEASE NOTE: This position requires limited design responsibilities. If you are solely a graphic designer without sign production experience, please do not apply.
Horizon Sign Company is looking for an experienced Sign Maker to join our team. The Sign Maker is a professional, solution-oriented individual who pays attention to detail, works well in a fast-paced team environment, and can efficiently manage many projects at once. We are looking for a positive individual with a growth mindset.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Production of various types of signs, including applying vinyl, laminating, cutting, painting, cleaning, etc.
- Estimate cost and time for sign and graphics projects, and providing clients with formal quotes for proposed work
- Consult with clients, including answering phones, emails, and online queries
- Conduct site surveys for new leads to gather and document all required details for fabrication, permitting, and installation
- Coordinate with graphic design team to generate mockups and proofs for clients
- Perform quality assurance measures, pre- and post-production
- Ability to assist with sign and graphics installations, as needed
- Monitor inventory, to include tracking, ordering, and storage
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of production areas, storage spaces, and company vehicle
- Perform routine machine maintenance and minor repairs, as needed
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, support departments, suppliers, etc.
- Accurately track electronic and paper records related to jobs
- Learn new technologies, skills, and techniques for continuous self-improvement
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes
- Perform other duties, as assigned
- 5 years of experience as a professional sign maker
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Large format digital printing experience (HP Latex printing, roll-to-roll Laminator, Graphtec plotter)
- Basic design experience preferred
- Expertise in using Adobe Design tool suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
- Experience with RIP software (Onyx preferred)
- Valid Driver’s License
- Able to work well under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work
- Able to work outdoors in various weather conditions for long periods of time
- Able to lift 75 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
- Laser cutting/engraving or router experience
- Vehicle wrap installation
- Certified installation professional (3M, Avery, etc.)
- Knowledgeable in color management
- Position: Full-time (8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday)
- Pay: (commensurate with experience)
- Benefits: Health insurance, paid vacation, paid personal days
- Work Location: Office in Brentwood. Installations throughout the Greater St. Louis area.\
- Typical hours: 8am to 5pm
