SIGN PAINTER

Sign PainterUnder supervision, performs journey level sign painter work in the design, computer and/or hand layout, screen printing and hand lettering or vinyl copy of traffic and municipal signs including airport signage, fleet equipment and banners; and performs related duties as required.Essential DutiesGathers and reviews requisitions and work orders to assess work required and to determine most appropriate preparation and application methodsEnsures adequate supplies of tools, equipment and materials are available to complete sign painting assignmentsCleans and prepares surfaces to ensure paint, stencils and/or vinyl materials will adhere properlyOperates computers and computerized sign making equipment to layout lettering for traffic and municipal signsUses free hand or measuring devices to paint letters, numbers and/or symbols and to apply vinyl graphics on signs and municipal equipmentCreates stencils for silk screening work by designing and spacing lettering styles and patternsCreates silk screens to reproduce designs and shapes and applies onto signs and bannersPours paint into silk screen frame on screen printing press and operates press or dips paint rollers in paint and draws across stencils to transfer design to various surfaces in order to produce signs and bannersOperates heavy duty heat and pressure sensitive applicator equipment to apply and compress reflective sheeting onto traffic signsCreates and applies vinyl graphics onto wooden, aluminum and metal sign blanks and bannersOperates laminating machine for related sign painting projects and tasksCleans trade equipment and work site after completion of sign painting assignmentsPrepares work activity reportsMay prepare art work and painting on large foam presentation boardsLocation3458 S. Lawndale Ave Chicago, IL 60623 Days: Monday - Friday Hours: 7:30AM – 3:30PMQualificationsMinimum Qualifications · Successful completion of a U.S. Department of Labor registered Sign Painting apprenticeship training program and journeyman status, OR Successful completion of a company or industry sponsored apprenticeship training program as a Sign Painter, PLUS two (2) years of journey level experience as a Sign Painter, OR Six (6) years of journey level experience as a Sign PainterLicensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications · Some positions may require an OSHA 10 Card · A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required · Some positions may require an EPA Lead Abatement CertificationWorking Conditions · Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust · Exposure to outdoor weather conditions · May perform work using scaffolds and laddersEquipment · Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine, calculator) · Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., personal computer, computer terminals, hand-held computer) · Standard tools and equipment of the sign painting trade (e.g., laminator, silk screener, engraver, vinyl cutting tools, painters grip, taping knives, brushes, rollers, extension poles) · Ladders, step stools and scaffolding · Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves) · Measuring tools (e.g., tape measure, ruler, calipers, measuring wheel)Physical Requirements · Lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required · Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time · Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs · Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment