What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Specialist / Graphic Design Specialist - Entry Level position at FASTSIGNS - Silverdale?
About us
At FASTSIGNS®, our goal is to work with our clients to provide the right communication solutions to meet their business challenges and help their company realize its full potential. It’s our job to make them look great, and we have both the sign and marketing knowledge and the product expertise to help them do just that.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Production Specialist /Graphic Design Specialist has a dual role working in the computer room and production area.
In the sign production room, this position is responsible for all aspects of the physical construction and assembling of signs from computer cut vinyl and wide format full color prints. Sign assembly includes preparing substrates and applying vinyl or other media according to written instructions. Also, setting up and operating the laminator to apply lam and/or mount digital imaged products is required. Proofreading signs and conducting quality assurance to ensure the accuracy of signs is required.
Knowledge of vehicle lettering & or wrapping a plus.
In the computer room, this position is responsible for creating computer generated vinyl and/or full color graphics output that can be weeded, cut and applied or printed and mounted to a substrate. This may involve various levels of artistic creativity and will ultimately lead to the complete or modified design from customer drawings, files, or exact output of customer-provided design for output to media.
FASTSIGNS has an extensive library of classes available to all employees to gain additional knowledge of all aspects of the sign industry
QUALIFICATIONS:
1 YEAR of Sign & Graphics Experience or related fields of study.
Print Industry, Art Layout, Store Merchandiser/Display Assembler, Art Students are encouraged to apply as this a great place to hone your design skills.
Knowledge of Adobe Software Suite, G-Suite, MS Office
Ability to work hands on with vinyl, paper and substrates
COMPUTER ROOM RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prioritize each day to efficiently and cost-effectively schedule the workflow.
- Determine the best output method based on the customer’s need.
- Read and interpret Work Orders.
- Work with co-workers and customers with file transfers, FTP access, photo library options, online proofs, etc.
- Prepare comprehensive illustrations, sketches, layouts, and copy for print reproduction according to instructions of client or supervisor..
- Inspect jobs for accuracy before sending them to the plotter or printer. Ensure correct material is used for each job and output device settings are accurate.
- Provide proofs as necessary, using the FASTSIGNS online proofing system, for customer approval.
- Maintain all equipment including computers, plotters and printers (water-soluble printers, solvent ink printers, etc.).
- Minimize waste by efficiently using ink, media, laminates, and vinyl; notify manager/owner of low inventory.
- Communicate with other employees, Sales/Service members on job requirements, timing, and special needs; Sign Maker(s) on job input and output; Production Manager/Center Manager on inventory needs for computer supplies.
PRODUCTION ROOM RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow a layout to place computer-generated vinyl or full color graphic image(s) on a predetermined substrate or medium.
- Weed excess vinyl from computer cut images. Weeding techniques vary with size, type of vinyl and complexity of image. Know how and when to use each technique.
- Help unload raw materials; clean and maintain storage areas.
- Work on different projects simultaneously.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
Communicate with other employees in a calm and professional manner; express yourself verbally and listen well.
- Increase knowledge of computer graphic design and sign making through reading trade publications and independent study.
- Keep the areas neat, clean and organized.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to stand for long periods.
- Ability to work under pressure to output high volume, high quality work.
- Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.
- Flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back forth hand motion to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate.
- Ability to use light power equipment.
- Ability to work from a ladder and not afraid of heights.
Valid Washington drivers license and reliable transportation required.
We are a Drug Free workplace.
There is opportunity for advancement. We are looking for a CAREER minded individual.
Benefits:
1 Week of Paid Time off after Year 1
Paid Holidays
Full-time: Monday - Friday / No evenings or weekends
Experience:
- Sign Production / Design: 1 year (Preferred)
License:
- WA Drivers License (Required)
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,500.00 - $40,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Silverdale, WA 98383: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $37,500 - $40,500