Prismatic Signs

Job Description - Sign Shop Assistant

Position requires above average written and verbal communication skills. A high degree of customer interface is involved. Although experience is preferred others will be considered.

Job consists of various duties in support of a high volume computer-cut vinyl sign shop. Duties may include:

Keep shop clean and presentable
Deliver/pickup of signs and materials from clients and vendors
Verify raw material inventory as required
Complete invoices/work-orders
File invoices/work-orders/catalogs
Assist in the manufacture of signs as needed
Prepare vinyl graphics for application as needed
Prepare sign surfaces for application of text/graphics (cut to size and clean) as needed
Assist customers both in person and on the telephone as required

Text and graphics are cut into vinyl films using a computer driven plotter. The vinyl is prepared for application to the substrate (surface). The substrate will be prepared (cleaned, cut to size, etc.) and the vinyl will be applied as per clients' layouts and approved proofs. Experience with some aspect of the sign making/graphics related industry would be a plus but is not required.

As necessary, signs will be delivered to clients, artwork picked up from clients, and material picked up from suppliers. The Sign Shop Assistant is responsible for keeping the shop clean. This will consist of emptying trash cans, putting away unused or excess materials, inventory, sweeping, vacuuming, and general housekeeping duties as required to maintain a professional appearance and orderly work area and showroom. Filing of invoices, work-orders, and catalogs is done at least weekly.

The Sign Shop Assistant may also be responsible for answering the telephone and covering the sales counter as needed. This will consist of answering customers' questions and assisting them with the purchase and layout of their sign. As needed, will write up sales orders, take deposits and payments, and make change as necessary.

Wage commensurate with experience. Eight paid holidays (pro-rated for part-time positions); five vacation days and 5 sick days per year for full-time positions; 50% of employee's cost for company sponsored Kaiser HMO plan paid for full time positions.

If you would like to apply for this position, fax us your resume at (408) 956-8274, E-mail it, or send it to us. No phone calls or agencies, individuals only please.

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