Experienced Vinyl Graphics & Sign Installation Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Sign Production & Installation Technician - Experienced

Full-Time | Onsite | Santa Maria, CA

Join Signs of Success and help bring brands to life. We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on team member with strong vinyl installation skills to support vehicle graphics, decals, lettering, wall graphics, window graphics, sign production, and onsite installations.

Clean, accurate vinyl work is a critical part of this role. The right person should be comfortable preparing surfaces, reading layouts, measuring carefully, applying graphics smoothly, and producing professional results on vehicles and other commercial surfaces. This is a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in signs, graphics, installation, construction, fabrication, automotive, or a related trade who can contribute quickly while continuing to grow with our team.

Competitive pay, 401(k) match, medical/dental, PTO, holidays, and gym membership included.

What You’ll Do

• Produce and fabricate interior and exterior signage

• Prepare materials, apply vinyl, and install vehicle graphics, decals, lettering, and partial wraps

• Apply graphics to vehicles, windows, walls, panels, signs, and other commercial surfaces

• Support onsite installations at customer locations

• Operate shop tools and equipment safely

• Measure materials accurately and follow production layouts

• Read and follow drawings, job notes, install instructions, and customer specifications

• Assist with sign assembly, finishing, mounting, and installation prep

• Load, unload, and move materials and finished signs

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly

• Ability to assist with heavier materials using team lifts or equipment

• Comfortable working at heights on ladders and lifts

• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, knives, squeegees, ladders, lifts, and basic shop equipment

• Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors

• Commitment to safe work practices at all times

This Role Is a Good Fit If You

• Have hands-on experience in signs, graphics, construction, fabrication, automotive, or a skilled trade

• Like working with your hands and building tangible results

• Are mechanically inclined and comfortable using tools and equipment

• Know how to read a tape measure accurately

• Take pride in clean, precise, professional-quality work

• Can follow layouts, measurements, drawings, and written instructions

• Show up on time and take responsibility for your tasks

• Communicate clearly when something is unclear or a problem comes up

• Are willing to switch between shop production, graphics work, vehicle lettering, and onsite installations as needed

Experience We’re Looking For

• Prior sign production or sign installation experience preferred

• Experience with vinyl graphics, decals, vehicle lettering, banners, wall graphics, or window graphics preferred

• Experience using hand tools, power tools, ladders, or lifts

• Experience in construction, fabrication, automotive, graphics, or trades

• Forklift, scissor lift, or boom lift certification is a plus

Growth Path

This role is designed to grow into a skilled Sign Fabricator, Graphics Installer, or Lead Installer depending on experience and strengths. Over time, you may:

• Take the lead on vehicle lettering, graphics, and install work

• Learn advanced fabrication and installation techniques

• Operate lifts and specialized equipment independently

• Support more complex sign installations

• Help improve production and installation workflows

• Manage small install crews or production projects

Why Signs of Success

We’re a well-established commercial signage company focused on quality, craftsmanship, and strong systems. Our production team plays a critical role in delivering professional results that represent our clients’ brands in the real world.

If you’re dependable, experienced, hands-on, and ready to contribute to a growing sign company, we’d love to meet you.