Sign maker - Sign shop worker/labourer

at  Sign FX Inc

Sign FX is a well established sign company in Ottawa that has been serving clients across Canada for over 25 years. As we continue to grow we are looking to add a sign shop labourer to our team in our manufacturing facility.

Some of the benefits that we offer:

• Generous vacation time: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Our company implements week-long scheduled shutdowns in March, August, and during the Christmas period to provide additional downtime for employees to recharge and enjoy quality time with loved ones.
• Retirement Planning Support: Our company offers a 2% employer match to your Group Registered Savings Plan (GRSP).
• Benefits plan: We offer a comprehensive benefits package in which we cover half the cost of related expenses
• Company Branded Clothing: We provide employees with company-branded clothing at no cost.
• Half Day Fridays: As part of our commitment to employee well-being, we offer half-day Fridays.

Responsibilities:

• Review design proofs daily with the Operations Manager to understand your tasks for the day
• Read and understand design proofs from the design department with good attention to detail
• Work in a team setting to create sign products
• Cleanup and proper storage of materials when moving from one job to the next
• Laminate vinyl graphics
• Prepare and apply vinyl graphics to a variety of flat substrates
• Prepare and apply vinyl graphics to vehicles
• Weeding and premasking vinyl preparing for install
• Cleanup of shop daily to keep things organized
• Assembling signs on larger projects
• Performing quality checks on completion and organizing signs for install
• Operation of a CNC laser to cut plastic shapes
• Assist our Fabricator with material preparation including sanding, cutting materials, etc as required

Assets:

• Knowledge of the Matthews Paint system
• Work with acrylic and lexan sign faces
• Experience installing LED Lighting systems into sign cabinets
• Experience with CNC router or laser operation
• Forklift Certification
• Fall Arrest Certification
• Suspended Powered Platform Certification
• Aerial Lift Certification
• Proven experience as a Sign maker or in a similar role within the sign industry.
• Strong understanding of sign fabrication techniques, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate client requirements into visual designs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and clients
• Ability to stay focused on larger jobs and operate efficiently

Qualified applicants will have the ability to learn new techniques and operate in a team environment. Ideal applicants will additionally have experience manufacturing all types of signage, acrylic faces, custom metal work, pylon signs, channel letters etc. She/he will be able to work successfully independently, as well as with others on large projects when needed.
Knowledge and experience of safely using a variety of machines and tools for extended periods of time are required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.00-$24.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• general fabrication: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Review design proofs daily with the Operations Manager to understand your tasks for the day
• Read and understand design proofs from the design department with good attention to detail
• Work in a team setting to create sign products
• Cleanup and proper storage of materials when moving from one job to the next
• Laminate vinyl graphics
• Prepare and apply vinyl graphics to a variety of flat substrates
• Prepare and apply vinyl graphics to vehicles
• Weeding and premasking vinyl preparing for install
• Cleanup of shop daily to keep things organized
• Assembling signs on larger projects
• Performing quality checks on completion and organizing signs for install
• Operation of a CNC laser to cut plastic shapes
• Assist our Fabricator with material preparation including sanding, cutting materials, etc as require