Western Neon is looking for a vinyl production tech with an emphasis on vinyl installation and machine work. Ideally you would have sign-shop experience installing vinyl with a love for tangible hands-on work, computer/software driven work, and a passion for making things.

Our Ideal candidate:

• Run the graphics departments while maintaining WN cleanliness and quality standards.
• Quick learner who enjoys troubleshooting problems and finding solutions independently.
• Positive attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently and self-managing timelines.

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• Your ideal schedule would be Mon-Fri, hours TBD
• Clean driving record and professional demeanor when interacting with clients.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools.
• Intermediate knowledge of vector-based graphics programs. (Adobe Illustrator preferred)
• Ability to stand 8 hrs, lift 20-30 lbs, comfortable on ladders.

What you’ll be doing:
Every day will be different, but your day will consist of a combination of field work and shop work.

Field Work:
Installing vinyl and signage in the field you will be driving in the work vehicles to locations around the Seattle area interacting with clients and installing vinyl and some light dimensional signage using hand and light-duty power tools.

Shop Work:
In the shop you will be working independently to produce a variety of dimensional signage. You will work an engraver (braille & ADA), laser machine, large-format printer, direct UV printer, plotter, and laminator all in the production of large and small-scale signage.

A Detailed List of Duties and Responsibilities

Vinyl/Latex Print Responsibilities:

• Creating clean and scaled artwork from approved proofs
• Cutting, weeding and taping of all vinyl
• Installation in the shop or in the field, includes meeting with clients on site
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of Latex printer & plotter
• Color matching to client provided specs
• Lamination and contour cutting digital prints
• Checking stock and ordering vinyl/media as needed
• Accurately printing patterns for departments and installation needs

Machine Responsibilities:

• Maintenance, troubleshooting and operation of Laser, Engraver, 3D print and Direct print machines
• Checking stock and ordering of materials as needed

Efficient and Effective completion of projects in the vinyl/machine department:

• Planning your week to effectively use your time to complete all projects by or before their due dates.
• Following instructions either written or verbal per project. There will be a mixture of both.
• Understanding where projects are in the shop and when they will be in your department.
• Keeping in mind aesthetic expectations of produced work.
• Effective organization of Vinyl/Machine room.

Western Neon Benefits:

• Competitive pay (compensation DOE)
• Paid vacation after 1 year of employment
• Medical, dental, vision and life benefits
• Aflac – Supplemental insurance
• 401K with 4% company match

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Vinyl: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations