Sign Department Lead Technician

**Nisku Industrial Coatings / Superior Signs & Decals is looking for a full-time Sign Department Lead Technician to join our team in Nisku, AB.**

**Job Summary**:
Our small business is looking for a capable graphic designer with experience in designing and producing signs and decals. The position entails all aspects of creating signage from customer order, design, manufacture, and shipping. It is a small operation with several large-scale clients. We are on-demand, and it is a fast-paced work environment. This is the primary focus, but we also have other areas of activity that might be of interest as well, such as working with paints and coatings, warehousing, customer service and more.

We are looking for an energetic, capable individual with a willingness to learn and teach, who is patient, creative, and pays attention to detail. The position requires someone who is interested in developing out the sign department to a more fully-functional production system. This necessitates a complete understanding of sign design through production, and an in-depth understanding of the equipment and software, with a variety of roles and responsibilities that allow you to take a customer order from start to finish. The role demands a production focus for the near-term future but provides a starting point to move into a greater management and lead designer position.

**Are you some or most of the following?**
- You enjoy the process of creating something start to finish.
- Enjoy molding your own work environment.
- Are organized and focused.
- You take pride in your work.
- You have a great eye for colours, styles, and formatting.
- New products are exciting to learn about and you want to explore the possibilities of developing new skills and knowledge.
- It is energizing to help customers find the best product for their project and educate them on their options. You believe every customer is an opportunity to teach, learn, and develop your own interpersonal and technical skills.
- You enjoy learning new things and discovering new technology and methods for making your job easier and more efficient.
- You value communication and aren’t afraid to make suggestions to improve processes.
- You enjoy working with your teammates, but also value your solo projects.
- You know when to ask for help.
- You don’t mind getting your hands dirty.
- You have an eye for detail.
- You are committed to making a safe and friendly work environment for yourself, fellow employees, customers, and other service providers.

**As a Sign Department Lead Technician your role includes**:

- Creating new and templated layouts for customers.
- Other design work, including marketing materials, report templating, document development, logo design, label designs, and more.
- Printing, laminating, cutting, mounting, packing sign products.
- Quality control and proofing.
- Prepare required documents, process payments, and verify completion of orders.
- Maintaining and verifying material inventory levels for orders.
- Sign printing and cutting using Roland printer.
- Laminating and mounting.
- Some installation work.
- Sign costing, inventory management, purchasing, and equipment servicing.
- Development of the existing equipment and floor layout to create efficiencies.
- Research and investigations into new sign materials, software, and production methods.
- Possibly cross-training to fulfilling paint business operational activities.
- Records maintenance where required, such as creative/designs library management, filing, and data entry.
- Other tasks that are assigned.
- Potential for lead generation, customer acquisition, and growing existing sales.

**Required Skills and Qualifications for the Role**
- 2+ years experience creating and producing signs.
- High School Diploma / GED or higher.
- Formal training in graphic or visual arts.
- Proficient in Adobe and/or other graphic design programs.
- Proficient in sign production programs.
- Familiar and comfortable with computers and programs such as Excel and Word and are open and capable of learning new software systems.
- Able to work collaboratively with great interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively is required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

**Other Appreciated Attributes**
- Friendly, helpful demeanor.
- Experience and technical knowledge of sign development, materials, and related equipment.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Good problem solving & decision-making skills.
- Focus, patience, and diligence.
- Attention to detail & desire for quality.
- Desire for continual learning, development, and advancement.
- Positive, friendly, and energetic attitude.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Respond well to instruction.

**Salary**: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to F