Sign Maker Apprentice
Core
Apprentice Sign Maker learning to fabricate informational and regulatory signs, markings, and traffic signs for airport buildings, vehicles, and roadways.
Role type
Apprentice Sign Maker (Trades Apprentice)
Builds
Physical signs, lettering, and roadway markings for airport infrastructure
Domain
Aviation / Airport Operations / Sign Fabrication
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fabrication of signs and markings, operation of hand and power tools, use of graphic arts equipment (design software, large-format printers, laser engravers), layout and lamination of signs, driving a pick-up truck, knowledge of building and aviation codes
Preferred skills
Completion of a trades course (Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Automotive Mechanics)
Technologies
Design software, RIPs, large-format printers, plotters, laser engravers, computerized work order systems
Responsibilities
Fabricate informational and regulatory signs for airport buildings and vehicles, assist in fabricating traffic signs and stencils for roadway markings, lay out and laminate signs based on work orders, use software to determine sign layout and input specifications, drive a pick-up truck to work sites and suppliers, maintain work orders and preventive maintenance records
Seniority
Apprentice, entry-level training role