About Us: FASTSIGNS of Gurnee is a leader in providing custom signage and visual communications solutions. We specialize in creating innovative signage that enhances branding and marketing for a wide range of businesses. We are currently seeking a versatile and motivated Sign Installer & Production Specialist to join our team. This dual role combines hands-on installation with in-house sign production, offering variety and the opportunity to contribute to all stages of our projects.
What You’ll Do:
Sign Installation:
Perform offsite installations of signs and print media, ensuring proper placement and secure mounting on walls, vehicles, ceilings, or other surfaces.
Assess environments to determine installation requirements and techniques for a variety of surfaces and conditions.
Use hand and power tools to assemble, erect, and hang signs both indoors and outdoors.
Operate equipment such as scissor lifts or bucket trucks as needed.
Review job requirements, verify measurements, and ensure all materials are ready for successful installations.
Sign Production:
Prepare substrates for vinyl application, including cutting, laminating, painting, and cleaning.
Weed excess vinyl from computer-cut images and apply vinyl or full-color graphic images to a variety of substrates or media.
Operate and maintain printing devices, ensuring proper calibration and output quality.
Perform finishing operations such as laminating, mounting, and trimming printed pieces.
Conduct quality control checks, proofing for errors, and ensuring high standards are met.
Collaborate & Advise:
Work closely with the sales, design, and production teams to ensure smooth execution of all projects, from setup to final installation.
Troubleshoot and resolve on-site challenges effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Serve as a knowledgeable resource on production techniques, materials, and installation best practices.
Skills & Qualifications:
Clean driving record and valid driver’s license.
18 years of age or older.
Proficient with hand and power tools; experience with scissor lifts and bucket trucks (preferred but not required).
1-2 years of experience in sign production or installation (preferred but not required).
Ability to stand for long periods, lift 50 or more pounds, and work at heights.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output.
What We Offer:
Competitive pay with performance-based bonuses.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
A supportive and collaborative team environment.
The opportunity to work on diverse projects and see the tangible results of your work.
If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems on-site, and contributing to high-quality signage from start to finish, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that brings exceptional designs to life!
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to FASTSIGNS Corporate.