Sign Production Graphic Artist & Design

Job Title: Sign Production / Graphic Artist / Graphic Design Essential Duties: Responsible for all aspects of the physical production of signs, which includes preparing substrates and applying vinyl according to written instructions and under general direction. You must also mount and/or laminate prints, proofread signs, and conduct quality assurance to ensure the efficient production of quality, accurate signs. Responsibilities: Follows a layout to place computer-generated vinyl or full color graphic images on a pre-determined substrate or medium Produces substrates by use of sheet metal shear press and panel saw 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 Designs, prints and mounts digital graphics from sign creation software and large format latex printer 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 Helps unload raw materials and cleans and maintains storage areas Works on multiple projects simultaneously Performs routine machine maintenance and minor repairs Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all support departments including sales team Generates paperwork for jobs, sales orders, certifications and invoices Deal with clients via email, phone and in person Comfortable with AI, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flexisign software and various types of vinyl/sheeting materials is a plus Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required; advanced education degree preferred Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers and fractions and converting fractions to decimals and vice versa) Able to stand for extended periods of time Able to lift 50 or more pounds Must have the flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back and forth hand motions to apply sheeting, vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Education: Associate (Preferred) Experience: Graphic Design: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person