Job Title: Sign Fabricator
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and versatile Sign Fabricator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be proficient with power and hand tools, capable of working at heights and on ladders, possess a strong mechanical aptitude, and can learn and work with vinyl materials. Additionally, experience with low-voltage LED lighting, soldering, and assembly is a plus. We highly value creativity and the ability to learn design software if needed. As a Sign Fabricator, you will play a crucial role in the production of high-quality signage, ensuring that our clients' visual communication needs are met with precision, craftsmanship, and innovative design.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Sign Production:
- Fabricate, assemble, and install a variety of signage, including outdoor signs, banners, vehicle graphics, and more.
- Operate power tools, such as saws, drills, etc. to cut, shape, and assemble sign components.
- Integrate low-voltage LED lighting into signage when applicable.
2. Vinyl Work:
- Learn to work with vinyl materials, including cutting, weeding, and applying vinyl graphics to various substrates.
- Ensure precise placement and adherence of vinyl graphics to create visually appealing signage.
3. LED Lighting and Assembly:
- Install and wire low voltage LED lighting systems within signs, ensuring proper functionality and safety.
- Perform soldering and assembly work for electronic components and signage elements.
4. Creativity and Design:
- Apply creativity to the design and layout of signage to produce visually striking and unique solutions.
- Willingness and ability to learn design software if necessary to enhance the creative aspects of sign production.
5. Safety and Quality Assurance:
- Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines when working at heights and on ladders.
- Conduct quality checks to maintain the highest standards of craftsmanship and accuracy.
6. Maintenance and Repair:
- Maintain and repair sign-making equipment and tools as needed.
- Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant with safety regulations.
7. Team Collaboration:
- Collaborate with other team members, including designers and installers, to ensure seamless sign production and installation.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues to meet project deadlines and client expectations.
8. Client Interaction:
- Professionally represent the company when interacting with clients during installations or site visits.
9. Any other duties or tasks requested by management or ownership necessary to deliver the highest quality customer service or signs for our clients.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in using power tools and hand tools for sign fabrication.
- Comfortable working at heights, including using ladders and scaffolding.
- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to learn and work with vinyl materials, including vinyl cutting and application techniques.
- Experience with low-voltage LED lighting, soldering, and assembly is a strong plus.
- Strong creative design skills and an eye for detail.
- Willingness and ability to learn design software if required.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Knowledge of safety protocols for working at heights and in sign production.
- Experience in sign making or a related field is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry moderate to heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).
- Comfortable working in various weather conditions.
- Willingness to stand for extended periods.
About Saltwater Signworks
We are family-owned and operated, detail-oriented, dedicated to excellent service, and providing best-in-class quality to our clients. The following Core Values are how we run our company:
-We have a GROWTH MINDSET-we believe we can do anything, and we can learn something new daily
-We are TRUSTWORTHY- we say what we mean, we keep promises, we treat everyone with respect
-We are BOLD- we are creative, we are innovative, we see change as an opportunity
-We have COURAGE-we take initiative, we learn from mistakes, we empower each other
-We have FUN- we enjoy hard work, we celebrate our successes, we love serving others
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
On-the-job training
Professional development assistance
Tools provided
Schedule:
Day shift
Travel requirement:
No travel
Experience:
sign industry: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Must be willing to have a background check and random drug testing.
