Painter/Fabricator

Job Description

Position also known as: Sign Fabricator, Painter, Fabrication Specialist

Working under general direction, the Fabrication Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the physical production of signs. Sign assembly includes preparing substrates and applying vinyl according to written instructions. You must also mount and/or laminate prints, which includes operating and setting-up the laminator for over-laminating, encapsulation, or mounting of digitally imaged products. Operating specialized equipment including running a CNC router, painting with an HVLP paint spraying system and processing photopolymer signs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows a layout to place computer-generated vinyl or full-color graphic images on a pre-determined substrate or medium

Prepares substrates for application, which may include cutting, routing, painting, laminating, cleaning, and maintaining the substrates for vinyl application

Weeds excess vinyl from computer cut images

Performs quality assurance measures pre- and post-production

Performs finishing operations such as laminating, encapsulating, and/or mounting of printed pieces

Reports inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center manager/production manager or franchise partner

Helps unload and store raw materials and cleans and maintains storage areas

Works on different projects simultaneously

Performs routine machine maintenance and minor repairs when necessary

Establishes and maintains effective team relationships with all support departments

Follows all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes

Utilizes design software to operate the CNC router

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED required; advanced education degree preferred

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail required

Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers and fractions and converting fractions to decimals and vice versa)

Able to work well under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work

Experience with paint spraying equipment is preferred

Experience operating a CNC router is preferred

Able to lift 50 or more pounds

Must have the flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back forth hand motions to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate

Able to use light power equipment and hand tools

Able to operate a fork lift for unloading deliveries

Full-time