Vinyl Graphics Production Assistant

Job description

Schneider Graphics Inc. is a family-owned corporation providing full vinyl graphic services to transportation and advertising industries for the last 35 years. Our company started off serving the transportation industry and has grown to specialize in commercial vehicle graphics and other large format graphics ever since. Our team is known for being creative, talented, and knowledgeable on industry relevant trainings and experience.

We are growing and are looking to add a Vinyl Graphics Production Assistant to our team in Des Moines, IA. We are seeking a reliable, detailed, and independent production assistant to take our level of service and care directly to our customers by upholding our values from the start to finish of the production process. Our production team is the behind the scenes conceptual design of the company to our customers and takes great pride in the satisfaction and quality that we leave on each job.

The production assistant will assist with table work like weeding and trimming, some shipping, installations on small signs and lamination.

This position requires standing for prolonged periods of time and must be able to lift 40 pounds without assistance. Any experience with weeding, trimming, masking, shipping or sign installations is a plus.

​What We’re Asking For:

- An independent self-managing approach to work

- A friendly and outgoing person who will be an advocate for our customers wants

- A confidently humble attitude that meets no task above or below the work that must be done

- A person who wants to get to work right away and “learn as they go” from our industry experts

- Vehicle or other large scale graphics experience is a plus but not required

Day to Day:

- Work on projects assigned by the sales team to meet the needs of loyal customers

- Use hand tools such as exact-o knives, measuring tapes (down to 1/16th of an inch), and other installation specific equipment to prep vinyl graphics

- Assist team members with finishing printed vinyl, banner and substrate jobs and cleaning up their respected areas

- Maintaining a clean shop or workspace

*this role will require other duties as assigned at the demands of business

Our Ideal Candidate:

- Thrives in an environment where the day-to-day job changes

- Views their job as a career and wants to make an impact and help the company grow with them

- Is resourceful and takes personal accountability when it comes to completing their job

- Willing to help with other tasks as needed

- Familiar with hand tools, reading a measuring tape (1/16th of an inch tolerance), and thinks on their feet

- Can be insured to drive a company commercial vehicle

What We Offer:

- A competitive salary that is flexible based on experience

- Health Insurance (employee portion is 100% sponsored by the company) with options for spouse, life partners, and children.

- Dental Insurance

- Vision Insurance

- Short-term disability, life insurance, and various other supplemental insurance offerings

- Retirement Savings Plan

- Paid Time Off (accrual basis from 3-18 days per year depending on tenure)

- Holiday Pay (6 days)

- Family environment

- Independent work style

Hiring Process:

We are urgently hiring for this role and will be reviewing resumes as they are submitted to the company. We will set up interviews and extend offers quickly to the right candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.25 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Des Moines, IA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• When is the best time of day to contact you for a phone interview?

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.25 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person