Overview
Galaxie Signs is seeking an experienced Vinyl & Wayfinding, ADA Technician to join our production team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong large format printing, signage production, and finishing experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate, print-ready production files (nest files, bleed, resolution, color profiles, fonts)
- Operate and maintain large format equipment, including:
- Roll-to-roll printers
- HP Latex printers
- Mimaki UV flatbed printers (3D / layered tactile printing)
- Vinyl cutters, plotters, and laminators
- Operate RIP software including Onyx and Flexi
- Produce and apply vinyl graphics (print, weed, laminate, install-ready)
- Work with a variety of materials including cast, calendared, frosted, reflective, and specialty films
- Produce braille and tactile signage (ADA experience required)
- Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and wayfinding packages
- Manage color consistency using RIP software and color workflows
- Perform daily machine maintenance and ensure optimal performance
- Collaborate with production and installation teams to meet deadlines and quality standards
- Prepare samples to exact client specifications and maintain solid record keeping for future production runs
- Assemble intricate plaques
- Accurately track work orders and allocate work to department staff
- Collate signage jobs for installation
Qualifications
- Experience in a sign shop, print shop, or large format production environment
- Strong knowledge of vinyl materials, substrates, and signage production methods
- Hands-on experience with HP Latex and Mimaki UV flatbed printing
- Experience with tactile and layered printing applications
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat)
- Experience using RIP software including Onyx and Flexi
- Solid understanding of file setup, large format printing, and finishing processes
- Experience with file formats (PDF, TIFF, EPS) and color management workflows
- Ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail
- Solid understanding of installation techniques
Preferred Skills
- Experience with wayfinding systems and large-scale signage projects
- Knowledge of substrates such as acrylic, aluminum, and composites
- Experience producing window, wall, and vehicle graphics
Salary: Starting at $30+/hour (based on experience)
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and portfolio showcasing relevant work to Galaxie Signs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
