Sign Writer (Relocation: Sunshine coast Australia)

Intro Are you an experienced Sign Writer looking for your next big adventure? Signwave Sunshine Coast is looking for a skilled professional to join our team in Caloundra, Australia. This is the perfect opportunity to take your trade overseas, escape to the sunny beaches of Queensland, and advance your career with an established brand. If you are ready to relocate and bring your sign-making expertise to Australia, we want to hear from you!

About the Role Production Specialist/Signmaker

Under general direction, the Production Specialist will assist with site visits, quoting, production and installation of signage through the centre.

In the production room, this position is responsible for all aspects of the physical construction and assembling of signs from computer cut vinyl and wide format full color printouts. Sign assembly includes preparing substrates and applying vinyl or other media according to written instructions. Also, mounting and/or laminating prints and operating and setting up the laminator for over-laminating, encapsulation, or mounting of digital imaged products is required. Proofreading signs and conducting quality assurance to ensure the accuracy of signs is required.

Key Outcome

• The efficient production of accurate, quality signs.

Reports To

• Centre Owner/Production Manager

Production Room Responsibilities

• Follow a layout to place computer-generated vinyl or full color graphic image(s) on a pre-determined substrate or medium.
• Prepare substrates for application. This may include cutting, painting, laminating, cleaning and maintaining the substrates for application.
• Weed excess vinyl from computer cut images. Weeding techniques vary with size, type of vinyl and complexity of image. Know how and when to use each technique.
• Perform quality assurance measures pre- and post-construction by accurately reading and interpreting a Work Order and then proofing for errors or unacceptable standards (bubbles, rough edges, loose seams).
• Perform finishing operations such as laminating, encapsulating, and/or mounting of printed pieces.
• Install signs when necessary.
• Operate the laminator while maintaining proper fit and settings. Thread laminating or encapsulating material onto the machine, set temperature, pressure, and side guides for proper feeding of material.
• Help unload raw materials; clean and maintain storage areas.
• Maintain production rate consistency; meet or exceed established minimum rates per hour.
• Work on different projects simultaneously.
• Run proof sheet and secure approval for production run from supervisor.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
• Any other tasks that are required to fulfil the requirements of the role within reason.

General Responsibilities

• Communicate with other employees in a calm and professional manner; clear communication and listen attentively.
• Report inventory levels and stock to be reordered to the franchise partner.
• Keep the areas neat, clean and organized.

Professional Conduct

• Participate in and practice the SIGNWAVE sales mentality of "Everybody Sells". Constantly be looking for sales opportunities for the center. Serve as a backup for answering the phone if the franchise partner, manager and sales/service employees are busy assisting other customers. Assist at the front counter as needed. Understand the sales process enough to consult with customers to determine project needs and solutions.
• Treat all participants in the Signwave business, including staff, owners, clients and suppliers with respect, honesty, cooperation and professionalism.
• Approach your work with commitment and enthusiasm.
• Use your best endeavors to fulfil the responsibilities and tasks of your role.
• Clean and tidy personal presentation and specified uniform is worn.

Key Performance Indicators

• Daily scheduled outputs achieved
• Equipment operated and maintained to required specification
• Satisfied customers
• Contributes to the improvement of the businesses operations
• Adheres to company policy and procedures
• Well maintained and organised pre-press area

Typical Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for long periods.
• Ability to work under pressure to output high volume, high quality work.
• Ability to lift 20 or more kilograms.
• Flexibility to lean over a waist-high table and use back forth hand motion to apply vinyl letters and graphics to a substrate.
• Ability to use light power equipment

How to Apply Apply via Trade Me only