Specialty Services Operator – Vinyl

We are looking for a person who wants to be a part of a creative team in an exciting industry. The ideal candidate is a creative, self-motivated team player who can work in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating with other innovative team members to meet daily production requirements.

SUMMARY

Responsible for knowledge and practical application of physical production of vinyl signs, sign faces, stickers, vinyl heat transfers for caps and apparel, and vinyl banners - which includes preparing substrates and applying vinyl according to written instructions and under general direction. Responsible for cross-training in other specialized areas for the department.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Reports inventory levels and stock to be reordered.

· Helps unload raw materials and cleans and maintains work areas.

· Performs routine machine maintenance and minor repairs when necessary.

· May create art proofs, and communicates with sales reps and customers to finalize jobs within the Specialty Services Department.

· Operates heat seal machines (heat presses) to create finished products for orders.

· Interacts and communicates with sales reps and customers on a daily basis.

· Establishes and maintains effective team relationships with all support departments.

VINYL SPECIALIZED DUTIES

· Follows a layout or work order to place computer-generated vinyl or full color graphic images on a pre-determined substrate or medium.

· Accurately measure, cut, and lay materials for various projects according to guidelines provided.

· Prepares substrates for application, which may include cutting, laminating, cleaning, and maintaining the substrates for vinyl application.

· Weeds excess vinyl from computer cut images.

· Performs quality assurance measures pre- and post-production.

· Performs finishing operations such as laminating and/or mounting of printed pieces, or applying vinyl transfers to apparel or headwear using heat seal equipment.

· Construct plotter files and operate a vinyl plotter to cut graphics and designs, as well as make patterns for the installation department.

· Maintain quality control for the signage and application checks (patterns, hardware, etc.).

· Performs remote installations for vinyl applications.

QUALIFICATIONS

· High school diploma or GED required.

· Ability to distinguish very subtle shades and color.

· Experience with Adobe Suite and/or Corel Draw preferred (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc…) is a helpful.

· Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers and fractions and converting fractions to decimals and vice versa).

· Able to work well under pressure to output high volume, high quality work.

· Standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving items up to 50lbs.

· 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.

We offer an accommodating work environment in a fast-paced production facility. Hours will be 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday- Friday. Interested candidates should submit a resume complete with a brief note detailing any experience (compensation will commensurate with experience). Health insurance and benefits are available after initial employment trial period.

Benefits offered: Paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, vision, IRA, IRA Match!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Billings, MT 59101 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Billings, MT 59101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person