Sign Shop Laborer
: Job Details :

Performs all activities associated with fabrication, production & distribution of highway signs (e.g., produces sign blanks from aluminum, or salvaged material; utilizes computer; performs reclamation activities, reflective sheeting application, assembly & fabrication of all extruded signs; performs all silk screen activities, layout activities & silk screen fabrication; reads blueprints; sorts, stacks, loads & unloads materials; lifts &/or transports sign blanks & other materials; packs & distributes signs; stores completed signs & materials) in accordance with departmental standards, operates forklift & various equipment utilized in sign production process (e.g., shear machines, punch press, & squeeze roll applicators, automatic & manual silkscreen equipment, radial arm, band & table saws, drill press, & related hand tools & overhead crane) & utilizes appropriate safety equipment (e.g., respirators; masks; gloves) in accordance with established safety practices & maintains quality control in all processes. Establishes order & priority of sign orders; produces special projects (e.g., banners; decals; signage) received from assigned agency or other organizations &/or state agencies (e.g., State Highway Patrol; parking company; State Fire Inspector).Performs miscellaneous related duties (e.g.; maintains inventory control of materials used in sign production, sweeps, cleans, and maintains shop area)Knowledge of industrial safety practices associated with sign fabrication & production; mathematics to include fractions, decimals & percentages.Skill in silk screen printing process & sheet metal work; operation of silk screen equipment, shearing punch press, plate press, radius machines, drills, rivet guns, vacuum & squeeze roll applications, vacuum frame & exposure lamp; computer.Ability to apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; read & understand blueprints; demonstrate dexterity to use hands skillfully; maintain accurate records.