Sign Production Specialist

About the role

FASTSIGNS Westerville is hiring a full-time Sign Production Specialist to join our growing production team. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with their hands, operating equipment, solving problems, and seeing a project go from a digital file or idea to a finished physical product. Our production environment includes everything from large-format printing and vinyl graphics to CNC routing, laser cutting/engraving, finishing and sign assembly.

Every day can bring something different, so we're looking for someone who is technically curious, detail-oriented, dependable and excited to learn how things work. Previous sign-industry experience is a plus, but it is not required. We are willing to train the right person. Experience in printing, fabrication, CNC/router operation, laser cutting, woodworking, manufacturing, vinyl graphics, screen printing, 3D printing, machine operation or another hands-on production environment can all provide a great foundation for this position.

Responsibilities

• Learn, operate and maintain a variety of production equipment, including large-format printers, flatbed printers, CNC/vision routers, laser equipment, laminators and vinyl cutting equipment
• Read and accurately follow work orders, measurements, specifications and approved artwork
• Prepare materials and substrates for production, including cutting, cleaning, masking and other preparation
• Load and handle materials such as vinyl, acrylic, aluminum composite, PVC, coroplast and other sign substrates
• Weed, mask and apply computer-cut vinyl and printed graphics
• Laminate, mount, trim and finish printed graphics
• Assemble finished signage using appropriate hardware, fasteners and components
• Perform quality-control checks throughout production to ensure finished products meet specifications
• Identify production or equipment problems and troubleshoot or communicate issues before proceeding
• Use computers and production software to prepare and process jobs for equipment
• Maintain equipment and keep production and storage areas clean and organized
• Work closely with our design, sales, production and installation teams to keep projects moving accurately and on schedule
• Assist with other production, fabrication and finishing needs as projects require

What We're Looking For

• Enjoys hands-on work and making physical products
• Has strong mechanical or technical aptitude and enjoys figuring out how things work
• Is comfortable learning and operating computers, software, tools and production equipment
• Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
• Can follow work orders and established processes without skipping steps
• Is willing to ask questions and verify information rather than guess
• Approaches troubleshooting methodically and knows when to stop and ask for help
• Can work with urgency when needed without sacrificing quality
• Is dependable, organized and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Wants to learn new equipment, develop additional skills and grow within a production environment

Experience That Can Translate Well

Previous sign-production experience is preferred, but not required. We'd especially like to hear from candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Sign or graphics production
• Large-format or commercial printing
• CNC or router operation
• Laser cutting or engraving
• Vinyl cutters/plotters or vinyl application
• Manufacturing or machine operation
• Woodworking or fabrication
• Screen printing
• 3D printing
• Print finishing, laminating or mounting
• Adobe Illustrator or other design/production software
• Other hands-on technical or production work

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on production position. Candidates must be able to:

• Spend significant portions of the workday standing and moving throughout the production area
• Bend, reach and work over production tables
• Safely handle sheets, rolls and other production materials
• Perform repetitive hand movements associated with vinyl, finishing and assembly
• Safely lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Safely operate light power tools and production equipment after training

Why FASTSIGNS Westerville?

If you like variety and enjoy learning how things are made, sign production offers a little bit of everything. One day you may be producing decals or yard signs. The next you could be routing dimensional signage, engraving acrylic, producing ADA signage, printing large-format graphics or assembling a completely custom project.

We provide training and opportunities to develop experience across different equipment, materials and production processes. We're looking for someone who wants to become a strong, versatile member of our production team and continue building their skills over time.