Sign Maker Horizon Sign Company is looking for an experienced Sign Maker to join our team. The Sign Maker is a professional, solution-oriented individual who pays attention to detail, works well in a fast-paced team environment, and can efficiently manage many projects at once. We are looking for a positive individual with a growth mindset.
Responsibilities:- Production of various types of signs, including applying vinyl, laminating, cutting, painting, cleaning, etc.
- Estimate cost and time for sign and graphics projects, and providing clients with formal quotes for proposed work
- Consult with clients, including answering phones, emails, and online queries
- Conduct site surveys for new leads to gather and document all required details for fabrication, permitting, and installation
- Coordinate with graphic design team to generate mockups and proofs for clients
- Perform quality assurance measures, pre- and post-production
- Ability to assist with sign and graphics installations, as needed
- Monitor inventory, to include tracking, ordering, and storage
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of production areas, storage spaces, and company vehicle
- Perform routine machine maintenance and minor repairs, as needed
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, support departments, suppliers, etc.
- Accurately track electronic and paper records related to jobs
- Learn new technologies, skills, and techniques for continuous self-improvement
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes
- Perform other duties, as assigned
Qualifications:- 5+ years of experience as a professional sign maker
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Large format digital printing experience (HP Latex printing, roll-to-roll Laminator, Graphtec plotter)
- Basic design experience preferred
- Expertise in using Adobe Design tool suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)Experience with RIP software (Onyx and Versaworks preferred)
- Valid Driver's License
- Able to work well under pressure to output high volume, high-quality work
- Able to work outdoors in various weather conditions for long periods of time
- Able to lift 75 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
Additional Preferred Qualifications:- Laser cutting/engraving or router experience
- Flatbed printer operating experience
- Vehicle wrap installation
- Certified installation professional (3M, Avery, etc.)Knowledgeable in color management
Job Type
Position: Full-time (8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday)
Pay: (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: Health insurance, paid vacation, paid personal days
Work Location:
Office in Brentwood. Installations throughout the Greater St. Louis area. Typical hours: 8am to 5pmCompensation: $24.00 - $34.00 per hour Horizon Sign Company is a full-service commercial sign and graphics company based in St. Louis, MO. If you're interested in a hands-on career where each day is a bit different, reach out to us! We're growing fast, and always looking for positive, creative, detail-oriented professionals who would like to grow with us.
