Benefits/Perks:

Initial and ongoing training
Competitive compensation
Paid holidays and vacation
Indoor and comfortable working environment

Company Overview:
A locally owned and nationally recognized Signage, Printing, and Marketing Services company in the Sir Speedy, Charlottesville, VA is looking for an experienced Sign Shop Production Operator to create signs, banners, decals and more with our new Mimaki Flatbed UV Printer and Mimaki roll-fed printer.

We have a fast-paced, creative, and flexible work environment that empowers our employees to contribute and work independently with a solid team of experienced professionals.

We work with a dynamic and exciting client base who challenge us to produce the best signage to represent their organizations from ground signs to channel lettering and everything in between. With the tools and technologies provided, we focus on putting our energy toward creating a remarkably unparalleled experience for each and every customer.

This is where our Production Team comes in!

Job Summary:

Our Sign Shop Production Operator work closely with our Graphics and Customer Service team, providing support with the goal of increasing sales and customer satisfaction.

Responsibility Overview:

Understanding of signage and graphics media and substrates.
Proficient use of sign production and finishing equipment.
Prepare substrates for application. This may include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning, and maintaining the substrates for application.
Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images. Weeding techniques vary with size, type of vinyl, and complexity of the image. Know how and when to use each technique.
Perform quality assurance measures pre- and post-construction by accurately reading and interpreting a Work Order and then proofing for errors or unacceptable standards (bubbles, rough edges, loose seams).
Perform finishing operations such as laminating, encapsulating, and/or mounting printed pieces.
Install signs at customer locations as directed.
Operate the laminator while maintaining proper fit and settings.
Maintain a sufficient inventory of media, laminates, and substrates.
Maintain production rate consistency; meet or exceed established minimum rates per hour.

Skills we are looking for:

Valid driver's license/clean driving record is a must
Presentable, dependable, reliable, and detail-oriented
Must be motivated, energetic, and able to problem solve on site
Installation experience / skills a plus

Skills desired, but not required:

Basic Graphic Design

Compensation: $42,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

We are one of the nations leading communications businesses backed by 50 years of professional experience and extraordinary growth. While technology plays a pivotal role in our industry, from print, signs and marketing to online ordering portals and more, we believe a rewarding career is shaped by people, purpose and passion.

If you dream of being part of an organization with a great heritage, progressive leadership and cutting-edge technology, discover the world that is Sir Speedy and its independent franchisees. Sir Speedy is a leading industry provider of printing, signs and marketing services, but we’re less corporate culture and more close-knit family. We collaborate on ideas and dreams. Push boundaries. Solve challenges. Look out for one another. And yes, we work hard…and play harder. It’s part of our DNA.

With several career paths to choose from – sales, marketing, design, production, operations – no matter the role you choose, you’ll be working in an organization that cares about you. At Sir Speedy you can make a difference.

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