Job: Assistant Sign Production Technician

Assistant Sign Production Technician

Job Overview: Responsible for finishing signage including vinyl application, weeding, laminating, cutting, substrate cutting, sign installation, etc. Reports to: Production Manager & Senior Sign Production Technician Work Location: In Shop in Plattsburgh & Off site Position Type: Full-time – Hourly (non-exempt), would consider part-time for the right person Compensation: $17 to $20 / hr. depending on experience Company: Plattsburgh Creative Signs, LLC. 60 Trade Rd Plattsburgh, NY 12901 518-324-7664 www.plattsburghcreativesigns.com email: jm@momot.com Benefits: • Friendly Team environment with proven track record • State of the art facilities • Paid time off • 401(k) • Medical Insurance plans • Flexible hours • We promote a drug-free work environment • EOE Ideal Candidate: • Experienced with hand tools • Proficient in math • Detail-oriented • Willing to learn new things Essential Responsibilities and Duties: • Read and interpret work orders and follow instructions for timely and quality completion of assigned daily projects. • Establish and/or follow production standards. • Prioritize work orders to maximize efficiencies of the equipment and materials. • Take material inventory and coordinate orders with supervisor for stock items and job specific stock lists. • Collaborate with sales and other production departments on project-related issues and questions to ensure efficient production and meet deadlines. • Complete quality check of work and track jobs through internal production software. • Cut, mask, weed and apply vinyl to various substrates. • Operate a flatbed laminator. • Clean vehicles prior to graphic installation. • Apply vehicle lettering, window graphics, and take photos of completed jobs. • Assist with on-site vinyl installations (wall murals, wall paper, etc.) as needed. Additional Responsibilities and Duties • Maintain safe and clean work area at all times • Care and maintenance of assigned tools • Other duties as assigned Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Required • Clean Driver’s license • Working knowledge of hand tools • Working knowledge of Windows based computers • Superior attention to detail • Strong basic math skills (addition, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals) • Experience in hands-on work environment • Reliability, flexibility, and a have a professional attitude and appearance • Ability to lift stock and materials of 50 lbs. onto equipment without machine assistance • Ability to: o troubleshoot problems and develop solutions o read, understand, and interpret work orders o follow written and verbal instructions o correctly use and read a tape measure o multitask in a schedule-driven environment with the ability to maintain accuracy o take directions and be willing to learn o work off shift hours as needed o work as part of a team and unsupervised • High School, Trade School diploma or GED • United States Work Authorization Preferred • Experience in a finishing environment (1 year) • Experience with Cutter and Flatbed laminators • Experience with vinyl production and installation • Sign industry experience • Post-Secondary Education or Equivalent Experience We will train the right person Physical Abilities The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • Lift stock of various weights and materials onto the equipment without machine assistance • Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. • The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. • Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Calculate figures and amounts using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and geometry. • May also be exposed to loud noises, dust, and fumes from the manufacturing plant. Other Requirements • Candidates offered a position with us are required to undergo a Background Screening. • Candidates offered a position with physical requirements may need to pass a position-appropriate Fit for Duty exam which will be scheduled and paid for by us. • Candidates who operate equipment or vehicles may be subject to pre-employment and random drug screenings.