Sign Technician / Trainee

Aver Sign Company

Sign Technician / Trainee

Ferndale, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Aver Sign Company is seeking a motivated Sign Technician to join our installation team. This position is ideal for individuals with construction, skilled trades, general labor, maintenance, or related experience who are interested in building a career in the sign industry.

    As a Sign Technician, you will work alongside experienced installers to assist with the installation, maintenance, repair, and servicing of commercial signage. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, mechanically inclined, and eager to learn.

    Essential Responsibilities

    Installation Support

    · Assist with the installation of interior and exterior signage

    · Help install channel letters, cabinet signs, monument signs, wall signs, dimensional lettering, vinyl graphics, and wayfinding systems

    · Load, unload, and transport tools, materials, and equipment to job sites

    · Prepare installation areas and assist with project setup and cleanup

    · Follow installation instructions, drawings, and work orders

    · Assist with sign maintenance and repair projects

    · Replace sign components, lighting elements, and hardware as directed

    · Perform routine inspections and service work

    · Support troubleshooting efforts under the guidance of experienced technicians

    Qualifications

    · Previous experience in construction, carpentry, electrical work, maintenance, landscaping, general labor, or a related field preferred

    · No sign industry experience required; training will be provided

    · Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with hand and power tools

    · Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

    · Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team

    · Dependable attendance and punctuality

    Valid driver's license with clean driving record or Chauffeur preferred

    Physical Requirements

    · Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds

    · Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

    · Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and lifting

    · Comfortable working at heights after appropriate training

    · Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the day