Painter/Fabricator

Position also known as: Sign Fabricator, Painter, Fabrication SpecialistWorking 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 mediumPrepares substrates for application, which may include cutting, routing, painting, laminating, cleaning, and maintaining the substrates for vinyl applicationWeeds excess vinyl from computer cut imagesPerforms quality assurance measures pre- and post-productionPerforms finishing operations such as laminating, encapsulating, and/or mounting of printed piecesReports inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center manager/production manager or franchise partnerHelps unload and store raw materials and cleans and maintains storage areasWorks on different projects simultaneouslyPerforms routine machine maintenance and minor repairs when necessaryEstablishes and maintains effective team relationships with all support departmentsFollows all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codesUtilizes design software to operate the CNC routerPerforms other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED required; advanced education degree preferredStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong attention to detail requiredBasic 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 workExperience with paint spraying equipment is preferredExperience operating a CNC router is preferredAble to lift 50 or more poundsMust have the flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back forth hand motions to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrateAble to use light power equipment and hand toolsAble to operate a fork lift for unloading deliveries