Signage Production Associate

Why 3FM?

3FM is a signage manufacturing, installation, and design company serving commercial, industrial, and construction clients across a wide range of projects. Our work includes architectural and ADA signage, environmental graphics, wayfinding systems, and large-scale signage programs, with a significant and growing focus on data center projects throughout the United States and internationally.

We work on projects ranging from individual fabricated signs to complex signage programs involving thousands of signs across large campuses and facilities. Quality, reliability, attention to detail, and strong communication are central to how we approach our work.

3FM is looking for a dependable Production Associate who is organized, motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment. This position is well suited for someone who takes pride in producing quality work, works well with others, and is willing to learn new equipment, materials, and production methods.

The Production Associate performs a wide variety of tasks related to signage manufacturing, digital printing, finishing, assembly, packaging, and general production operations. You will work with the production team to complete projects accurately and on schedule while helping maintain an efficient, safe, and organized shop.

Job duties include

Finish produced graphics and signage through mounting, laminating, cutting, trimming, and related processes

Operate and perform routine maintenance on large-format printers, laminators, plotters, and other production equipment

Operate metal shears, punches, and other shop tools and equipment

Assist with signage fabrication and assembly as needed

Prepare, package, and organize signage for installation or shipment

Follow project specifications, drawings, work orders, and production instructions

Learn and apply product, material, and equipment knowledge

Inspect completed work for accuracy, quality, and conformance with project requirements

Track and organize materials, parts, products, and production consumables

Receive, organize, and ship materials and finished products

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production area, including tools, equipment, materials, and workstations

Communicate with team members regarding workflow, priorities, deadlines, and project requirements

Attend and participate in team meetings as needed

Assist with other production activities as workload and project needs require

Skills required

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work

Dependable, accountable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Willingness to learn new processes, materials, tools, and equipment

Ability to receive feedback and apply it constructively

Strong communication skills

Ability to safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs. independently, and heavier or oversized materials with assistance as needed.

Ideal candidates will also possess

Experience with large-format printers, laminators, plotters, or similar production equipment

Experience with CNC equipment, fabrication equipment, or specialized shop tools

Experience with signage, graphics production, fabrication, manufacturing, or a related field

Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and equipment

Flexibility to work overtime when project schedules require it

Benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with 3% company match

Supplemental insurance options

Typical Schedule

Full-time

Monday through Friday

Typical 8-hour workday