Job Title: Sign Technician
Department: Sign Production and Installation
Industry: Sign Manufacturing and Advertising

1. Job Summary

The Sign Technician is responsible for the fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair of advertising signs for commercial and residential clients. The role involves working with various materials, including metals, vinyl, coroplast, Plexiglas (acrylic), PVC, and other sign-making materials to produce high-quality signage in accordance with approved designs and specifications.

The successful candidate will assist with measuring, cutting, assembling, finishing, and installing signs, including illuminated signs, LED signs, channel letters, light boxes, banners, vehicle graphics, and other advertising products. The Sign Technician must be able to use tools and equipment safely, maintain quality standards, work effectively as part of a team, and ensure that all signs are properly installed and completed within established deadlines.

2. Key Responsibilities

Sign Fabrication and Production

1. Fabricate and assemble advertising signs according to approved designs, measurements, and specifications.

2. Measure, cut, drill, bend, shape, and assemble materials such as aluminum, steel, acrylic, Plexiglas, coroplast, PVC, and other signage materials.

3. Assist with the production of indoor and outdoor signs, banners, lettering, displays, light boxes, channel letters, and other promotional products.

4. Apply vinyl graphics, adhesive lettering, decals, and other finishes to signs and display surfaces.

5. Assist with sign painting, sanding, finishing, cleaning, and detailing.

6. Read and interpret basic drawings, layouts, measurements, and production instructions.

7. Inspect finished signs to ensure accuracy, quality, durability, and compliance with customer specifications.

Sign Installation and Maintenance

1. Install indoor and outdoor signs at commercial and residential locations.

2. Conduct site measurements and assessments to determine installation requirements.

3. Securely mount, position, and align signs according to installation instructions and safety requirements.

4. Install and service illuminated signs, LED signs, neon signs, channel letters, light boxes, and related signage systems.

5. Troubleshoot and assist with the repair of electrical and lighting faults in illuminated signage, within the technician's training and authorization.

6. Replace faulty LED modules, bulbs, transformers, wiring, power supplies, and other signage components where qualified and authorized.

7. Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and modifications to existing signs as required.

8. Ensure that installed signs are stable, properly secured, visually appealing, and functioning correctly.

Tools, Equipment, and Workplace Safety

1. Operate hand tools, power tools, drills, cutting equipment, and other workshop machinery safely.

2. Use ladders, scaffolding, elevated work platforms, and other approved equipment when working at heights, subject to appropriate training and authorization.

3. Follow established occupational health and safety procedures when handling materials, operating equipment, and performing installations.

4. Maintain tools, machinery, equipment, and work vehicles in good working condition.

5. Keep the workshop, storage areas, installation sites, and workstations clean and organized.

6. Identify and report damaged tools, defective equipment, unsafe conditions, and potential workplace hazards to management.

Teamwork and Customer Service

1. Work collaboratively with designers, production staff, installers, and management to complete projects according to schedule.

2. Follow work orders, production schedules, installation instructions, and customer specifications.

3. Handle signage materials carefully to minimize damage and material wastage.

4. Maintain a professional attitude when interacting with customers and working at client locations.

5. Report project delays, material shortages, technical difficulties, and other issues to the appropriate supervisor.

6. Perform other duties related to sign fabrication, production, installation, and maintenance as assigned by management.

3. Qualifications and Requirements

1. A minimum of five (5) CXC/CSEC passes or equivalent, including Mathematics and English Language.

2. Technical or vocational training in sign making, electrical installation, welding, metal fabrication, carpentry, construction, or a related field would be an asset.

3. Previous experience in sign manufacturing, fabrication, installation, advertising production, or a similar technical role would be an advantage.

4. Familiarity with materials such as aluminum, steel, acrylic, Plexiglas, coroplast, PVC, and vinyl is desirable.

5. Knowledge of vinyl application, LED signage, illuminated signs, channel letters, and light boxes would be beneficial.

6. Experience using hand tools, power tools, cutting equipment, and workshop machinery is preferred.

7. Training or certification in working at heights, scaffolding, forklift operation, and occupational health and safety would be an asset.

8. A valid driver's permit would be an advantage where travel to installation sites is required.

9. Ability to follow instructions, work independently when required, and collaborate effectively with a team.

10. Willingness to work at different job sites and perform physically demanding tasks as required.