Sign Fabricator

GENERAL

Sign Fabricator (7P21)

This is sign fabrication work at the full performance level. Work includes painting from silk screens, stencils and computer-automated equipment in the fabrication of printed sign material. Employees have responsibility for completing assigned sign-making tasks. Work involves light physical effort and is performed under the direction of a trades supervisor.

Allocating Factors

The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated to this class:

The work must be performed at the full performance level, performing skilled fabrication of signs
Employees in this class must produce signage using computer-automated sign making equipment

Typical Examples of Work

These examples are illustrative only:

Lays out and builds silk screens, lays out and cuts stencils
Mixes, matches and blends paints and enamels
Utilizes computer hardware and software to layout and select typography for printed sign material and generate lettering for signs
Feeds and operates semi-automatic sign painting machines, and vinyl letter baking machines
Repairs large traffic signs in the field using paint and reflective adhesive
Cuts, paints and prepares sign blanks
Designs special posters and signs when required
May assemble multi-panel signs
Performs related work as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge Of:

The methods, materials, and practices of the sign fabrication trade
Mixing, matching, and blending paints
Computer operated graphics hardware and software to produce signs
Layout and building silk screens
Automated and semi-automated equipment to produce silk screened signs

Skill In:

Mixing, matching, and blending paints
Layout, building and producing silk screens and silk screened signs
Laying out and cutting stencils

Ability To:

Utilize computer-automated hardware and software to layout, select and generate printed sign material
Interpret and work from sketches, penciled layouts, and specifications
Design signs
Design, build, and use silk screens

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 1/95.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

General Experience: Three years of experience learning the sign fabrication trade as a helper or apprentice, which shall have included lettering work by painting, using the silk screen process and the use of computer operated graphics hardware and software to produce signs.

Note: Training in a post high school approved graphic arts curriculum encompassing course work in fabrication of signage which may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the experience requirement above.

Physical and Medical Requirements: Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Pay Range: 14

Class Established: 1/53

Latest Spec. Revision:

CSC: 8/03, Ad Board: 1/04

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