Sign Installer/Installation Technician
About the role
We seek a skilled and detail-oriented Sign Installer/Installation Technician to join our team. This position involves the hands-on installation of various types of signage on buildings, walls, vehicles, and other surfaces, ensuring they are securely and accurately placed to meet client specifications. If you’re a hands-on problem solver with technical skills, physical stamina, and a keen eye for detail, this role offers a dynamic work environment with growth opportunities. Graphic design skills are also welcomed, allowing you to contribute creatively to projects when needed.
Why Join Us? At FASTSIGNS Of Missoula, you’ll enjoy opportunities for professional growth and leadership development, a collaborative work environment with top-of-the-line tools and equipment, and the chance to deliver innovative solutions that leave a lasting impact on clients.
Responsibilities
- Installation (70%): Install signs safely and accurately, including vinyl graphics, wall-mounted signs, vehicle wraps, dimensional letters, and illuminated signage; operate tools and equipment such as drills, saws, ladders, lifts, bucket trucks, and other power and hand tools; work comfortably on ladders and at heights using lifts or scaffolding; perform measurements and site surveys to ensure proper placement and alignment; follow installation plans, layouts, and specifications with precision; ensure installations are structurally secure and meet safety standards.
- Preparation (20%): Prepare signs and components for installation by cutting, assembling, and testing them in the shop; clean and inspect installation surfaces; load and transport signage and tools safely using company vehicles; conduct quality assurance checks on materials before and after installation.
- Customer Service and Documentation (10%): Interact professionally with clients on-site to confirm installation details or address concerns; maintain detailed records of installations, including site conditions, equipment used, and work performed; provide feedback on job completion and site conditions to the production and sales teams.
Requirements
- Comfort working on ladders and at heights.
- Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Some travel required; per diem and clothing allowance provided.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: 1-2 years of sign installation, construction, or related experience preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with power tools, hand tools, and measuring devices; familiarity with sign installation techniques (mounting and adhesion); knowledge of bucket trucks, telehandlers, cranes, boom lifts, basic wiring