Sign Builder / Sign Production Associate
On-siteSan Antonio, Texas, United States
San Antonio, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeEntry Level
Full TimeEntry Level
Job Summary
Read and interpret drawings, layouts, specifications, and work orders to fabricate and assemble various signage types. Measure, cut, drill, fasten, and finish components using hand and power tools, including panel saws, CNC routers, and welding equipment as required. Apply vinyl graphics and inspect completed work against quality standards to ensure dimensions and construction meet project specifications. Identify production issues and resolve them with supervisors while managing assigned work to support schedules and customer deadlines. Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area by following OSHA requirements and established safety procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Dependable
- Detail oriented
- Safety-conscious
- Comfortable working in a fast paced production environment
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, layouts, specifications, work orders, and production instructions
- Ability to fabricate and assemble various types of signage according to project specifications and quality standards
- Ability to measure, cut, drill, fasten, assemble, and finish sign components and materials
- Ability to work with materials including aluminum, steel, acrylic, vinyl, and other sign substrates
- Ability to safely operate production equipment such as panel saws, drills, drill presses, impact drivers, vinyl cutters, laminators, CNC/routing equipment, and other shop machinery
- Ability to utilize hand and power tools safely and effectively
- Ability to perform MIG/TIG welding when required and when properly trained/qualified
- Ability to inspect completed work to ensure dimensions, appearance, construction, and quality meet specifications
- Ability to identify production or quality issues and work with supervisors and team members to resolve them
- Ability to manage assigned work efficiently to support production schedules and customer deadlines
- Ability to communicate production delays, material concerns, safety issues, or quality problems promptly
- Ability to maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area
- Ability to support other production departments and work centers as business needs require
- Ability to follow established production processes, OSHA requirements, and Apex safety procedures
- Ability to stand and work on their feet for extended periods
- Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, climb, and perform repetitive movements
- Ability to safely lift and move materials and finished products within established company lifting requirements
- Ability to work around machinery, tools, fabrication equipment, noise, and varying shop conditions
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Ability to operate only equipment for which they have been trained and authorized
- Ability to immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, injuries, or potential hazards
- Ability to stop and seek guidance whenever a task cannot be completed safely
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
- Ability to communicate clearly regarding job status, instructions, quality concerns, and safety issues
- Ability to demonstrate dependable and ethical behavior
- Ability to take ownership of mistakes
- Ability to follow established procedures
- Ability to maintain company safety and quality standards even when no one is watching
- Ability to take pride in craftsmanship
- Ability to check work against drawings and specifications before passing it to the next stage of production
- Ability to organize work effectively
- Ability to maintain an appropriate production pace
- Ability to understand the importance of completing quality work within established deadlines
- Ability to identify issues before they become larger production problems
- Ability to work with the appropriate team members to develop practical solutions
- Ability to move between projects, equipment, and work centers as production needs change
- Ability to understand that quality, accuracy, and on-time production directly affect the customer's experience with Apex
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with sign fabrication and assembly
- Experience reading production drawings and measurements
- Experience with vinyl application
- Experience with aluminum, acrylic, steel, and sign substrates
- Experience with panel saws and cutting equipment
- Experience with CNC machines and routers
- Experience with laminators and vinyl cutters
- Experience with drills, impact drivers, drill presses, and power tools
- Experience with MIG/TIG welding
- Experience with measuring tools and basic shop mathematics
- Experience in general fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or assembly
- Sign industry experience
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