Job Description: Job Description
Job Title: Sign Production Specialist
Salary: $20/hr - $32/hrBenefits: Dental/Vision
Location: Wilmington, NC
Job Type:
Permanent/Full-TimeStep into a production environment where craftsmanship, technology, and creativity come together to deliver standout commercial signage. This is a hands-on role for a specialist who takes pride in owning the production floor, leading by example, and turning precise digital files into flawless, installation-ready sign products. If you thrive on quality, continuous learning, and seeing your work out in the real world, this opportunity is built for you.
About the Role:
In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end production of custom signage, from file preparation through print, finishing, and final quality checks. You will be the key operator for wide-format HP latex printers, RIP software, and finishing equipment, ensuring every project meets exacting standards for color, detail, and durability. Working closely with sales, design, and installation teams, you will ensure that every job moves smoothly through production and out the door on time.
Key Responsibilities:
Own the day-to-day operation of the production floor, prioritising jobs and ensuring efficient workflow from file intake to finished product.
Prepare and optimise production files, including setting up print templates, cut paths, bleed settings, scaling, and paneling for a variety of sign types.
Operate and maintain wide-format HP latex printers using Onyx RIP and related software to manage color profiles and output quality.
Execute vinyl finishing work, including weeding, masking, lamination, mounting, and preparation of vehicle wraps and other complex graphics.
Use rollover tables, plotters, and other production equipment to produce precise, installation-ready sign components.
Coordinate with sales, design, and installation teams to clarify specifications, confirm proofs, and ensure accurate job execution.
Conduct thorough quality control checks on all jobs, verifying color accuracy, alignment, finishing, and overall craftsmanship before release.
Maintain a clean, organised, and safe production environment, proactively addressing maintenance needs and process improvements.
Key Requirements:- Proven experience in a sign shop, print shop, or wide-format production environment handling commercial signage.
- Advanced skills in operating HP latex printers and related production equipment, including plotters and rollover tables.
- Expert-level proficiency with Onyx RIP software for managing queues, color profiles, nesting, and print setups.
- Strong Adobe Illustrator skills for preparing and adjusting production-ready artwork, cut files, and print templates.
- Demonstrated ability to manage color matching, including spot colors and brand-critical graphics.
- Experience delivering finished, installation-ready products with consistent accuracy and attention to detail.
- Leadership capability to guide workflow on the production floor, support teammates, and model best practices.
- Detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and able to troubleshoot equipment and production issues independently.
- Proactive, curious mindset with a track record of completing tasks on time and adapting to changing priorities.
- Desirable Skills:
- Experience using CoreBridge, Whip, or similar production management and workflow software.
- Familiarity with AI tools for design refinement, file preparation, or production efficiency.
- Hands-on experience producing and finishing vehicle wraps, including panel alignment and complex surfaces.
- Background in custom sign artwork creation and layout beyond basic production edits.
- Comfort teaching and mentoring others on equipment use, file prep, and best practices in sign production.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Formal training or certification in sign production, wide-format printing, or a related trade preferred.
Avery Dennison certification or similar credential in vinyl application, wraps, or materials handling strongly preferred.
Additional coursework or certification in graphic design, print technology, or color management is an advantage.
If you are a production craftsman who takes pride in flawless work and wants to grow your skills in a collaborative, quality-driven shop, we encourage you to apply.
