Installer/Production Specialist

 Production and Installation Specialist POSITION DESCRIPTION

 Under general direction, this position is responsible for all aspects of the physical production of signs. Sign assembly includes preparing substrates and using the proper machines and techniques to construct products according to written instructions. In addition to production this position requires installation of signs and vinyl graphics. Use of power tools, ladders, and lifts is to be expected. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 
1. Follow a layout to place computer cut vinyl or full color graphic image(s) on a predetermined substrate or medium.

 2. Prepare substrates for vinyl application. This may include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning and maintaining the substrates for vinyl application. 

3. Weed excess vinyl from computer cut images. Weeding techniques vary with size, type of vinyl and complexity of image. 

4. Perform quality assurance measures pre- and post-production by accurately reading and interpreting a Work Order and then proofing for errors or unacceptable standards. 

5. Perform finishing operations such as laminating and mounting of printed pieces. 

6. Perform installations at customer locations or other off-site locations as necessary. 

7. Able to dig holes to put sign posts in the ground and help assemble a sign.

8. Report inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center manager/production manager or franchisee. 

9. Help unload and store raw materials; clean and maintain storage areas. 

10. Work on multiple projects simultaneously. 

11. Perform routine machine maintenance and minor repairs when necessary. 

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

1. Ability to stand for long periods of time.

 2. Ability to lift 50 or more pounds. 

3. Flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back and forth hand motion to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate. 

4. Ability to work under pressure to output high volume, high quality work. 

5. Ability to use light power tools 

6. Comfortable on a ladder around 10-12’ 

7. Comfortable working in a bucket truck or scissor lift at heights above 15’