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SPRINGFIELD SIGN CAREERS

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CNC ROUTER OPERATOR
SUMMARY
As the CNC Router Operator will interpret scaled drawings and artwork to produce routed signage products by utilizing CNC Route Machine.  Must work in accordance with safety standards to ensure all local, state and federal regulatory agencies requirements are met, OSHA 1910, NFPA, DNR.  Must ensure all quality standards are met.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Team Player, communicate effectively
  • Work with production team to prioritize backlog and meet deadlines
  • Lift sheet stock of various weights and materials onto the routing table with and without machine assistance
  • Work with design engineering to establish and uphold standards
  • Utilize En-Route Software to convert vector artwork into sign specific cut files
  • Operate other equipment including plotters, forklifts, overhead cranes, jib cranes, standup forklifts
  • Use basic hand tools, measuring tools, and power tools

REQUIREMENTS
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Regular, predictable and reliable attendance
  • Requiring hours of service that would average at least 30 hours of service per week (full time) with possible overtime
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Globally Harmonized System (GHS) labels, Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
  • Ability to work with computers and software systems, must wear all personal protective equipment PPE
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stooping, twist, reach, reach overhead
  • Must be able to lift 0-20lbs. frequently and 21-30 lbs. occasionally
  • Accuracy and attention to detail

PREFERRED​
  • Experience with En-Route Software
  • Multi-cam experience with waterjet, plasma or router device experience

Springfield Sign is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Installation specialist
SUMMARY
As a Sign Installation helper, you will travel to customer locations to help install manufactured or provided signage.  Must work in accordance with safety standards to ensure all local, state and federal regulatory agencies requirements are met, OSHA 1910, 1926, NFPA, DNR.  Must ensure all quality standards are met. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Team Player, communicate effectively
  • Install various types of signage at customer locations, this includes: vinyl, channel letters, building and pole signs, and Electronic Message Centers (EMC’s).
  • Operate a crane on a regular basis
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills
  • Use a wide range of construction methods to complete jobs
  • Operates welding equipment on a regular basis, and able to operate at various heights
  • Troubleshoot and hook up electrical wiring to signage
  • Working knowledge of common hand and power tools

REQUIREMENTS
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Regular, predictable and reliable attendance
  • Requiring hours of service that would average at least 40 hours of service per week (full time) with possible overtime
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Globally Harmonized System (GHS) labels, Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
  • Ability to work with computers and software systems, must wear all personal protective equipment
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stooping, twist, reach, reach overhead
  • Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Must be able to work at heights
  • Must be able to lift 0-20lbs. frequently and 21-30 lbs. occasionally
  • Class B CDL with air brakes, or the ability to obtain it within 60 days

PREFERRED
  • Class E
  • Construction experience

​Springfield Sign is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
GENERAL LABOR - FIRST AND SECOND SHIFT
SUMMARY
As General Labor - you will prep various parts for both small and large signs. This includes some assembly and prep work. Must work in accordance with safety standards to ensure all local, state and federal regulatory agencies requirements are met, OSHA 1910, NFPA, DNR. Must ensure all quality standards are met. This position is 2nd shift Sunday-Thursday 2:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Team Player, communicate effectively
  • Operates small hand tools: sanders, drills, etc.
  • Detail orientated

REQUIREMENTS
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Regular, predictable and reliable attendance
  • Requiring hours of service that would average at least 40 hours of service per week (full time) with possible overtime
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Globally Harmonized System (GHS) labels, Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
  • Ability to work with computers and software systems, must wear all personal protective equipment PPE
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stooping, twist, reach, reach overhead
  • Must be able to lift 0-20lbs. frequently and 21-50 lbs. occasionally
  • Accuracy and attention to detail

PREFERRED
  • Experience working with aluminum

​Springfield Sign is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INDUSTRIAL PAINTER - SECOND SHIFT
SUMMARY
As an Industrial Painter you will apply primer and topcoat paint to metal structures using various types of paint application equipment to deliver a quality product to our customers.  Must work in accordance with safety standards to ensure all local, state and federal regulatory agencies requirements are met, OSHA 1910, NFPA, DNR.  Must ensure all quality standards are met.  This is a 2nd Shift Sunday- Thursday 2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Sand and prepare surfaces
  • Repair any imperfections
  • Inspect parts scheduled to be painted
  • Clean and wipe down parts
  • Mix paints and primers to exact specifications
  • Maintain painting equipment to ensure proper performance
  • Clean paint booth with solvents
  • Identify safe handling and appropriate disposal of materials

REQUIREMENTS
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum six months experience in solvent based painting, water based, low VOC painting, or dry powder coating
  • Regular, predictable and reliable attendance
  • Requiring hours of service that would average at least 40 hours of service per week (full time) with possible overtime
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Globally Harmonized System (GHS) labels, Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
  • Ability to work with computers and software systems, must wear all personal protective equipment PPE
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stooping, twist, reach, reach overhead
  • Must be able to lift 0-20lbs. frequently and 21-30 lbs. occasionally
  • Accuracy and attention to detail

PREFERRED
  • One-year experience in solvent based painting, water based, low VOC painting, or dry powder coating

​Springfield Sign is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR
SUMMARY​
As the Press Brake Machine Operator, you will interpret scaled drawings and artwork to produce folded and cut signage products by utilizing a Computerized Press Brake.  Must work in accordance with safety standards to ensure all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies requirements are met, OSHA 1910, NFPA, DNR.  Must ensure all quality standards are met. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Team Player, communicate effectively
  • Work with production team to prioritize backlog and meet deadlines
  • Lift sheet stock of various weights and materials into the Machine and manipulate through rotation, flipping, and sliding on the table with and without machine assistance
  • Work with design engineering to establish and uphold production standards and processes
  • Utilize ProLink Software for computerized programming of the folds and machine operations
  • Problem solve material manipulation and folding procedures for producing folded products
  • Operate other equipment including plotters, forklifts, overhead cranes, jib cranes, standup forklifts
  • Use basic hand tools, measuring tools, calipers, and power tools

REQUIREMENTS
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance
  • Requiring hours of service that would average at least 40 hours of service per week (full time) with possible overtime
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Globally Harmonized System (GHS) labels, Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
  • Ability to work with computers and software systems, must wear all personal protective equipment PPE
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stooping, twist, reach, reach overhead
  • Must be able to lift 0-20lbs. frequently and 21-30 lbs. occasionally
  • Accuracy and attention to detail

PREFERRED
  • Experience with ProLINK Folding Software
  • Experience with CIDAN Equipment
  • High attention to detail
  • Questioning Attitude
  • Quality Control Background

​Springfield Sign is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PRODUCTION DESIGN ENGINEER
As the Production Design Engineer, you will follow instructions to create various types of signage designs using Corel Draw, AutoCAD, Adobe, and various other software as well as working hands on. This will include creating signage designs, product designs, production designs for Vinyl, Fabrication, and Rout Departments.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Team Player, communicate effectively
  • Ability to design custom technical drawings in 2D and 3D for industrial fabricated parts, routing processes and material nesting setups.
  • Fabricates and tests functional prototypes to validate design concepts.
  • Evaluates initial manufacturing samples.
  • Resolves all safety or quality issues in preparation for final production.
  • Defines aesthetic forms, builds models and creates 3D geometry using software.
  • Prepares detailed CAD drawings
  • Determines engineering specifications to effectively communicate design intent.
  • Create engineering instructions, bill of materials, electrical diagrams and design specifications.
  • Use working knowledge of materials and thicknesses (aluminum, steel, acrylic, XPVC, polycarbonate, etc.)
  • Mathematical understanding of fractions, decimals, geometry, basic algebra and able to read a tape measure.
  • Accurately label and keep project files organized.
  • Meet and exceed project deadlines, as assigned.
  • Work efficiently on jobs and the art list - able to multi-task on multiple jobs as required.
  • Ability to work outside the box and prototype solutions to meet production needs
  • Ability to integrate theory and actual construction methods into practice
 
PREFERRED
  • Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design, Engineering, or equivalent technology field
  • Experience using some of the programs highlighted in this list:
    CorelDraw, AutoCAD and Adobe Master Suite/Creative Cloud, SAI Enroute, AutoCAD Inventor, Solidworks, Sketchup, Omega, etc.

​Springfield Sign is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST
SUMMARY
As the Inventory Control Specialist, you will receive, inspect and organize delivered product and signage for the production floor and truck crews.  You will be responsible for the management and distribution of inventory and materials in our warehouse and to off-site locations.  Must work in accordance with safety standards to ensure all local, state and federal regulatory agencies requirements are met, OSHA 1910 and 1926, NFPA, DNR, DOT.  Must ensure all quality standards are met. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Team Player, communicate effectively
  • Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand.
  • Inspect the levels of supplies and raw material to identify shortages.
  • Receive, unload and inspect incoming deliveries.
  • Cleaning work area of trash from shipments received.
  • Organization of product and inventory into required storage locations.
  • Weekly inventory for materials.

REQUIREMENTS
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Regular, predictable and reliable attendance
  • Requiring hours of service that would average at least 40 hours of service per week (full time) with possible overtime
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Globally Harmonized System (GHS) labels, Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
  • Ability to work with computers and software systems, must wear all personal protective equipment
  • Must be able to operate a sit down and stand-up forklift to move materials
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stooping, twist, reach, reach overhead
  • Must be able to lift 0-20lbs. frequently and 21-50 lbs. occasionally
  • Accuracy and attention to detail

PREFERRED
  • 1-year receiving experience
  • 1-year forklift experience

Springfield Sign is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TRIM CAP SPECIALIST - FIRST AND SECOND SHIFT
SUMMARY
As the Trim-Cap Specialist you will responsible for applying trim-cap borders to acrylic sign faces.  Must work in accordance with safety standards to ensure all local, state and federal regulatory agencies requirements are met, OSHA 1910, NFPA, DNR.  Must ensure all quality standards are met. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Team Player, communicate effectively
  • Determine perimeter of letter faces using measuring skills and basic math
  • Using specialized materials bond plastic trim-cap acrylic sign faces

REQUIREMENTS
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Regular, predictable and reliable attendance
  • Requiring hours of service that would average at least 40 hours of service per week (full time) with possible overtime
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Globally Harmonized System (GHS) labels, Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
  • Ability to work with computers and software systems, must wear all personal protective equipment PPE
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stooping, twist, reach, reach overhead
  • Must be able to lift 0-20lbs. frequently and 21-50 lbs. occasionally
  • Accuracy and attention to detail

PREFERRED
  • Final assembly manufacturing experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Springfield Sign is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
MATERIAL PROCESSING OPERATOR
SUMMARY
As the Material Processing Operator, you will responsible for mold assembly, plastic material preparation, trimming formed parts and crating parts after final processing.  Must work in accordance with safety standards to ensure all local, state and federal regulatory agencies requirements are met, OSHA 1910, NFPA, DNR.  Must ensure all quality standards are met. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Team Player, communicate effectively
  • Perform daily checks and preventative maintenance of equipment
  • Complete logs and checklists as needed for production runs
  • Execute processing schedules as directed by manager
  • Assemble molds according to standard procedures
  • Cut plastic sheets from reels in preparation for thermoforming
  • Load plastic sheets into drying oven as needed
  • Cut and finish formed parts for packaging
  • Troubleshoot issues with equipment or processes that prevent quality parts and inform manager as needed
  • Recognize deviations in quality standards including bubbles, blemishes, color changes, webbing, and poor forming
  • Take corrective action and inform manager when parts fail quality checks
  • Assist thermoforming operator as needed

REQUIREMENTS
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Regular, predictable and reliable attendance
  • Requiring hours of service that would average at least 40 hours of service per week (full time) with possible overtime
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Globally Harmonized System (GHS) labels, Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
  • Ability to work with computers and software systems, must wear all personal protective equipment PPE
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stooping, twist, reach, reach overhead
  • Must be able to lift 0-20lbs. frequently and 21-30 lbs. occasionally
  • Accuracy and attention to detail

PREFERRED
  • Two or more years manufacturing experience
  • Experience with plastics preferably polycarbonate, acrylic and impact modified acrylic

Springfield Sign is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM ASSISTANT
SUMMARY
As an assistant in the Project Management department you will handle general clerical duties for the Project Management Team.  The PM team manages multiple projects including contractor and supplier coordination.  Must work in accordance with safety standards to ensure all local, state and federal regulatory agencies requirements are met, OSHA 1910 and 1926, NFPA, DNR.  Must ensure all quality standards are met.​

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Communicate and work effectively with every department
  • Manage general clerical for the PM team.
  • Resolve situations and adapt to constant change in a high intense work environment
  • Verify customer and account data by reviewing, correcting, and/or re-entering data daily
  • Manage tight deadlines with projects
  • Prepare and distribute internal reports
  • Answers multi-line phone system
  • Assist the PM team with daily operations
  • Organize and manage time proficiently to ensure all day to day functions are completed
  • Close out orders after job completion
  • Adding and maintaining new customers into Control System
  • Assisting sales team and submittal of quote requests
  • Maintenance of sales lead sheet
  • Scanning of pre-production review documents
  • Creating required service and work orders
  • Uploading and emailing required digital photos

REQUIREMENTS
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Regular, predictable and reliable attendance
  • Requiring hours of service that would average at least 40 hours of service per week (full time) with possible overtime
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence
  • Ability to work with computers and software systems, Microsoft Office
  • Must be able to sit for prolonged periods, stand, walk, bend, stooping, twist, reach, reach overhead
  • Must be able to lift and carry 0-20lbs. frequently
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Type a minimum of 60 WPM

PREFERRED
  • Associates degree in a related field
  • 2 + years of experience working as an Administrative Assistant
  • 1-year experience working with Microsoft Excel

Springfield Sign is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
MECHANICAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER
SUMMARY
As a Mechanical Graphic Designer you will develop signage drawings from conceptual art to production detail designs. This will include creating original art packages as well as working within brand standards defined by clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Follow various corporate signage requirements to successfully produce art packages to standards
• Interface with Sales, Production and Engineering teams on a regular basis
• Read and interpret permitting, field survey data and architectural elevations/drawings.
• Identify deviations in job scope and notify appropriate parties
• Assure that design continuity is maintained across multiple projects within a brand
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously under general direction of supervisor
• Accurately label and keep project files organized
• Meet and exceed project deadlines

REQUIREMENTS
• 4 years experience as a Designer in a manufacturing or production environment
• Knowledge of effective use of typography, color and visual space
• Regular, predictable and reliable attendance
• Strong eye for detail
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Globally Harmonized System (GHS) labels, Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Ability to work with computers and software systems

PREFERRED
​​• Prior experience in signage, print production or manufacturing environment
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite and CorelDraw
• AutoCAD and 3D software knowledge (Revvit, Fusion 360, SketchUp, Inventor, Rhino, etc)

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    Springfield Sign provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Springfield Sign complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.