What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sign and Vinyl Graphics Production Specialist position at Image360?
Summary of Position:
The Production Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the physical production of signs. Sign assembly includes preparing substrates and applying vinyl according to written instructions. You must also mount and/or laminate prints, which includes operating and setting-up the laminator for over-laminating, encapsulation, or mounting of digital imaged products. Operate a Fuji Acuity Flatbed printer, HP roll to roll printer, Gerber Edge print and cut system as well as a vinyl plotter. In addition, you must proofread signs and conduct quality assurance to ensure the efficient production of quality, accurate signs.
Qualifications & Skills:
· Minimum 2 years experience in the signage or associated industry
· Thorough knowledge of sign industry substrates, media, products
· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
· Professional, upbeat, positive attitude.
· Sharp attention to detail.
· Keen multi-tasking abilities.
· Ability to work independently and as an integral team member.
· Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with diverse customer/prospect base.
· Expertise in the following software applications a plus:
o FlexiSign – current version
o Adobe Illustrator – current version
o Adobe Photoshop – current version
o Adobe Acrobat Professional – current version
o Microsoft Office – current version (Word, Excel, Power Point)
· Expertise in wide-format printer and Onyx RIP operation a plus
· Expertise in color management concepts and procedures a plus
Primary Responsibilities:
- Follows a layout to place computer-generated vinyl or full color graphic images on a pre-determined substrate or medium
- Prepares substrates for application, which may include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, and maintaining the substrates for vinyl application
- Weeds excess vinyl from computer cut images
- Performs quality assurance measures pre- and post-production
- Performs finishing operations such as laminating, encapsulating, and/or mounting of printed pieces
- Reports inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center manager/production manager or franchise partner
- Helps unload and store raw materials and cleans and maintains storage areas
- Works on different projects simultaneously
- Performs routine machine maintenance and minor repairs when necessary
- Establishes and maintains effective team relationships with all support departments
- Follows all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes
- Serves as back up for the graphic designer as necessary
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Experience:
- Adobe Creative Suite: 2 years (Preferred)
- Use of Tools and Power Tools: 2 years (Preferred)
- vinyl graphic production: 2 years (Required)
- roll to roll printer: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26
