Experienced Vinyl Graphics&Sign Installation Technician, Santa Maria

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.