Benefits/Perks:
- Initial and ongoing training
- Competitive compensation
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Indoor and comfortable working environment
Company Overview:A locally owned and nationally recognized Signage, Printing, and Marketing Services company in the Sir Speedy, Charlottesville, VA is looking for an experienced Sign Shop Production Operator and Installer.
We have a fast-paced, creative, and flexible work environment that empowers our employees to contribute and work independently with a solid team of experienced professionals.
We work with a dynamic and exciting client base who challenge us to produce the best signage to represent their organizations from ground signs to channel lettering and everything in between. With the tools and technologies provided, we focus on putting our energy toward creating a remarkably unparalleled experience for each and every customer.
This is where our Production Team comes in!
Job Summary:
Our Sign Shop Production Operator and Installer work closely with our sales team, providing support with the goal of increasing sales and customer satisfaction.
Responsibility Overview:
- Understanding of signage and graphics media and substrates.
- Proficient use of sign production and finishing equipment. We have a new Mimaki flatbed printer and a Mimaki roll-fed printer
- Prepare substrates for application. This may include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, and maintaining the substrates for application.
- Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images. Weeding techniques vary with size, type of vinyl, and complexity of the image. Know how and when to use each technique.
- Perform quality assurance measures pre- and post-construction by accurately reading and interpreting a Work Order and then proofing for errors or unacceptable standards (bubbles, rough edges, loose seams).
- Perform finishing operations such as laminating, encapsulating, and/or mounting printed pieces.
- Install signs at customer locations as directed.
- Operate the laminator while maintaining proper fit and settings.
- Maintain a sufficient inventory of media, laminates, and substrates.
- Maintain production rate consistency; meet or exceed established minimum rates per hour.
Skills we are looking for:
- Valid driver's license/clean driving record is a must
- OSHA certified bucket truck operations and experience a plus
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs., work with power tools, and use a ladder comfortably
- Presentable, dependable, reliable, and detail-oriented
- Must be motivated, energetic, and able to problem solve on site
We are one of the nations leading communications businesses backed by 50 years of professional experience and extraordinary growth. While technology plays a pivotal role in our industry, from print, signs and marketing to online ordering portals and more, we believe a rewarding career is shaped by people, purpose and passion.
If you dream of being part of an organization with a great heritage, progressive leadership and cutting-edge technology, discover the world that is Sir Speedy and its independent franchisees. Sir Speedy is a leading industry provider of printing, signs and marketing services, but we’re less corporate culture and more close-knit family. We collaborate on ideas and dreams. Push boundaries. Solve challenges. Look out for one another. And yes, we work hard…and play harder. It’s part of our DNA.
With several career paths to choose from – sales, marketing, design, production, operations – no matter the role you choose, you’ll be working in an organization that cares about you. At Sir Speedy you can make a difference.