Graphic Technician

Description

Join our team as a Graphics Technician and help bring creative projects to life! As an employee-owned company, every sign we produce reflects our shared pride, precision, and craftsmanship.  In this role, you’ll combine technical expertise with an eye for detail to produce high-quality printed signage that makes a lasting impression. We’re looking for organized, detail-oriented team players who enjoy multitasking, working with cutting-edge equipment, and delivering exceptional results in a collaborative environment.

Essential Responsibilities

Production & Equipment Operation

· Read and interpret work orders; follow instructions to complete projects accurately and on time

· Operate graphic output equipment, including vinyl and grand format printers

· Load and calibrate machines to ensure optimal print quality

· Effectively print products according to work orders and production schedules

· Establish and follow graphic production standards

Quality Control

· Inspect finished signs for accuracy, quality, and compliance with drawings and specifications

· Follow established quality control procedures to minimize rework and ensure standards are met

· Use past job information to guide workflows, keep files organized within company system, and follow production standards

Workflow & Efficiency

· Prioritize work orders to maximize efficiency of equipment and materials

· Monitor and manage material usage to reduce waste and control costs

· Collaborate with other production departments to support workflow and meet deadlines

Inventory & Materials Management

· Take inventory of materials and coordinate stock orders with supervisor

· Load, move, and stage materials and completed signage for shipping, delivery, or installation

Communication & Documentation

· Record job details in production software (hours, materials, procedures, specifications)

· Communicate project updates, changes, delays, or issues to the Graphics Supervisor

· Document equipment issues and report repair needs to management

Safety 

· Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace throughout the day and at shift end

· Follow OSHA and company safety standards at all times

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

Technical Skills

• Experience with large format printing processes and equipment
• Knowledge of pre-press production and RIP software
• Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs – Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Intermediate knowledge of printing and color profiling and management
• Ability to independently operate machinery
• Working knowledge of computers and the Windows environment
• Ability to correctly use and read a tape measure
• Work Quality & Problem Solving
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and develop practical solutions
• Ability to multitask in a schedule-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and quality

Teamwork & Communication

• Effective communication and collaboration with other team members
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to take direction and learn new skills  

Safety & Work Habits

• Adherence to safety protocols and ability to maintain a clean, organized workspace
• Ability to lift and move materials and finished signs without machine assistance (up to 50 lbs)
• Reliable, flexible, and professional in attitude and appearance
• Ability to work off-shift hours as needed 

Education & Work Authorization

• High school diploma, trade school certificate, or GED
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred

• Previous experience in the sign industry
• Post-Secondary Education or Equivalent Experience
• Valid Driver License

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift stock of various weights and materials onto equipment without machine assistance
• Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Calculate figures and amounts using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and geometry.
• May also be exposed to loud noises, dust, and fumes from the manufacturing plant.

Other Requirements

• Candidates offered a position with Sign Design are required to undergo a background screening.
• Candidates offered a position with physical requirements may need to pass a position-appropriate Fit for Duty exam which will be scheduled and paid for by Sign Design.
• Candidates who operate equipment or vehicles may be subject to pre-employment and random drug screenings.
• If not already obtained, employee must obtain OSHA 10 General Industry Card within 30 days of hire.