Production Specialist/Fabrication

About the role

The Production Specialist has a primary role working in the PRODUCTION room creating signs and graphics for our customers. This position is responsible for all aspects of the physical construction and assembling of signs from computer cut vinyl and wide format full color printouts.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize each day to schedule the workflow efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Follow a layout to place computer-generated vinyl or full color graphic image(s) on a pre-determined substrate or medium.
• Prepare substrates for application, including cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning and maintaining the substrates for application.
• Maintain and operate printer(s) as required, including solvent ink, latex ink and/or UV curable ink.
• Weed excess vinyl from computer cut images using various techniques.
• Perform quality assurance measures pre- and post-construction by accurately reading and interpreting a Work Order and then proofing for errors or unacceptable standards.
• Perform finishing operations such as laminating, encapsulating, and/or mounting of printed pieces.
• Install signs when necessary.
• Operate the laminator while maintaining proper fit and settings.
• Help unload raw materials; clean and maintain storage areas.
• Maintain production rate consistency; meet or exceed established minimum rates per hour.
• Work on different projects simultaneously.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.
• Participate in and practice the brand mentality of “Everybody Sells”.
• 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.
• Understand the sales process enough to assist customers if needed as a backup.
• Assist with onsite installations on occasion.

Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure to output high-volume, high-quality work.
• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.
• Flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back forth hand motion to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate.
• Ability to use light power equipment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Pay

Compensation: $20.00 per hour