FASTSIGNS® of Erie, PA
Production Specialist
FASTSIGNS® of Erie, PA, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States, 16501
Position also known as: Production Specialist, Production Lead, Production Expert
Working under general direction, the Production Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the physical production of signs. Sign assembly includes preparing substrates and applying vinyl according to written instructions. You must also mount and/or laminate prints, which includes operating and setting-up the laminator for over-laminating, encapsulation, or mounting of digitally imaged products. In addition, you must proofread signs and conduct quality assurance to ensure the efficient production of quality, accurate signs.RESPONSIBILITIES
Follows a layout to place computer-generated vinyl or full-color graphic images on a pre-determined substrate or medium
Prepares substrates for application, which may include cutting, painting, 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, encapsulating, and/or mounting of printed pieces
Reports inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center manager/production manager or franchise partner
Helps unload and store raw materials and cleans and maintains storage areas
Works on different projects simultaneously
Performs routine machine maintenance and minor repairs when necessary
Establishes and maintains effective team relationships with all support departments
Follows all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes
Serves as back up for the graphic designer as necessary
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED required; advanced education degree preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
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
Able to sit and view a computer screen for long periods
Able to lift 50 or more pounds
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
Working under general direction, the Production Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the physical production of signs. Sign assembly includes preparing substrates and applying vinyl according to written instructions. You must also mount and/or laminate prints, which includes operating and setting-up the laminator for over-laminating, encapsulation, or mounting of digitally imaged products. In addition, you must proofread signs and conduct quality assurance to ensure the efficient production of quality, accurate signs.RESPONSIBILITIES
Follows a layout to place computer-generated vinyl or full-color graphic images on a pre-determined substrate or medium
Prepares substrates for application, which may include cutting, painting, 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, encapsulating, and/or mounting of printed pieces
Reports inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the center manager/production manager or franchise partner
Helps unload and store raw materials and cleans and maintains storage areas
Works on different projects simultaneously
Performs routine machine maintenance and minor repairs when necessary
Establishes and maintains effective team relationships with all support departments
Follows all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes
Serves as back up for the graphic designer as necessary
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED required; advanced education degree preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
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
Able to sit and view a computer screen for long periods
Able to lift 50 or more pounds
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