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JOB TITLE: Production Assistant
Busy Engraving and Sign shop seeks a Permanent Part Time Production Assistant. We are a fast paced, multi-faceted business and need an organized, detail oriented self-starter as well as a solid team player who is willing to perform all duties as assigned, often within tight deadlines. Our ideal candidate will consider themselves a craftsman who takes pride in their work and is determined to make every project his or her absolute best.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :
Production: Physical production and general assembly of signs, banners, plaques, nametags, rubber stamps and trophies according to written and verbal instructions and under general direction. Duties may include cutting metal and plastic substrates with shears, trimming and hemming vinyl banners with X-acto blades, applying lettering and graphics to sign materials, using a chop saw to cut trophy columns and other materials. May also assist in onsite sign installation including mounting business signs, installing window and door lettering, and applying vehicle graphics.
Graphic Design and Layout: Prepares and sends internally approved artwork proofs to customers for their review and approval; ensures customers receive and interact with proofs. Completes basic design/layout projects for customer projects using design software. Knowledge of sign-making software, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator or similar software is helpful.
Accuracy and Quality: Must assemble all orders accurately, paying close attention to special instructions on work orders and asking questions when unsure. Must accurately follow directions to meet quality control standards. Must have strong skills in spelling and grammar and have the ability to proofread quickly and accurately to avoid typographical errors prior to engraving, assembly or production.
Timeliness and Productivity: Must keep to production schedule set by managers, meet all reasonable deadlines and take initiative to perform miscellaneous duties during down times.
Organization : We maintain a clean shop. Employees must keep work stations neat during assembly and clean as necessary during and between jobs and at the end of each shift.
Customer Service: Provide good customer service by interacting with walk-in, telephone and email customers. Assist managers with creating requests for quotes and sales orders. Helps pack up orders for pick up, delivery and shipping. Responds quickly to customer requests and works with managers and customers to process project details.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Skill and Abilities: Must have good verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to pay attention to detail and follow complex directions. This job requires neat handwriting, excellent spelling skills and the ability to read a ruler and cut material to exact measurements.
Knowledge of: English grammar and punctuation; basic math skills. Basic understanding of Windows operating system.
Training and Experience: Previous fabrication, production or assembly experience preferred but not necessary. Previous experience in a sign or print shop helpful but not required. Knowledge of sign-making software, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator or similar software is also helpful, but not required.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical Requirements: Must have good physical mobility with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. several times a day. Must have good hand-to-eye coordination and the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Work Schedule: Part Time during the training period. Hours may increase after training period. Full Time may be available to the well-suited candidate.
Benefits: Paid time off begins to accumulate after one full calendar year.
