Sign Production Specialist/Sign Installer
Full Time • Pittsburgh
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
AlphaGraphics Pittsburgh is a strategic communications partner serving organizations ranging from local businesses to national brands. Our team combines creative expertise with in-house production capabilities to deliver projects efficiently, accurately, and at a high standard of quality.
We’re currently seeking a full-time Sign Production Specialist/Sign Installer to join our production team. This role is responsible for the production and installation of a wide variety of signs and graphics, including vinyl lettering, wall wraps, vehicle graphics, dimensional lettering, stand-off mounted signage, banners, and other custom visual communication solutions.
This position requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who is comfortable working with both production equipment and onsite installations. Responsibilities include laminating materials, weeding and applying vinyl graphics, preparing files and substrates for production, and operating large format printers, plotters, routers, and cutting equipment to produce high-quality finished products.
We’re currently seeking a full-time Sign Production Specialist/Sign Installer to join our production team. This role is responsible for the production and installation of a wide variety of signs and graphics, including vinyl lettering, wall wraps, vehicle graphics, dimensional lettering, stand-off mounted signage, banners, and other custom visual communication solutions.
This position requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who is comfortable working with both production equipment and onsite installations. Responsibilities include laminating materials, weeding and applying vinyl graphics, preparing files and substrates for production, and operating large format printers, plotters, routers, and cutting equipment to produce high-quality finished products.
The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced production environment where priorities and project requirements can shift throughout the day. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with teammates are essential to success in this role.
This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative and growing team located in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. We offer competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision coverage, and 401(k) retirement benefits. As part of our signs and visual communications team, you’ll play an important role in helping execute impactful projects for a wide range of clients and industries.
Responsibilities
- Operating roll-to-roll and flatbed printers.
- Custom signs finishing, including plotter cutting, weeding, masking, and mounting vinyl graphics and lettering to various surfaces and substrates.
- Mounting and direct printing graphics to various substrates and materials.
- Laminating and preparing graphics and materials.
- Site surveying for measurements, adhesion tests, and installation assessments.
- Installing vinyl wrapping of walls, windows, and occasionally vehicles.
- Installing stud mounting, dimensional signage, and letters into interior and exterior walls.
- Traveling to local off-site installations.
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of large format equipment, including but not limited to flat bed printers, roll-to-roll printers, plotters, routers, and cutting tables.
- Experience with various tools and power tools (ie drills, hammer drills, saws, routers, etc).
- Valid driver’s license.
- High attention to detail, including accurate measuring and craftmanship.
- Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, use lifts, etc.
- Knowledge of sign materials and substrates.
- Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and/or other design software.
Pluses
- 3M Wrap Certification or comparable certification (Oracal, Arlon, Avery, etc.)
- Previous experience with a router or cutter table (Colex, Zund, etc.)
- Experience with light electrical work.
- Experience with Summa GoSign software.
- Experience with Onyx RIP Software.
Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
At AlphaGraphics, we offer careers for everyone! Whether you are just starting out, looking for that next great growth opportunity, or seeking a change, we have exciting roles to suit you.
We pride ourselves on our training programs in management, sales, operations, print, signs, design, and marketing. Join us with or without experience, and we will succeed together as a team!
We invite EVERYONE to apply!
*AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.
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