Sign Production - Flat Bed Cutter - Foresight Group

At Foresight Group, we bring together the best technology and decades of expertise to put images and messages on just about anything you can imagine. Foresight Group is a subsidiary of Reseda Group, a wholly-owned CUSO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. With locations in Lansing and Ann Arbor, we specialize in commercial printing, direct mail services, large sign printing, promotional items, and trade show displays. Go to our website, Foresight Group, to learn more about the history of our company!

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of the Production Manager, this position is responsible for a variety of tasks related the production of signs and graphics in our sign production facility. We are a full service, custom sign shop that provides quality products and services to our awesome customers. A team member in this role will run our Kongsberg flatbed cutter, help fabricate, and assemble various types of signs and vinyl. This is a great fit for those who like to work with a small team, make things with your hands and feel the pride of seeing a finished project come to life.

Work Arrangement: This position is able to work onsite, at our Lansing location.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Willing to work overtime during peak business times - including occasional weekends.

An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• This position starts at $18.00+/hour, dependent on experience
• Work environment that is climate-controlled, clean, orderly, and promotes safety
• 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Premiums
• Up to 13 days of PTO within your first year, as well 6 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with an immediate 2:1 Match, plus an automatic 2% contribution from company
• 6 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and understand written job instructions.
• Operate a Kongsberg flatbed cutter.
• Learn and use proprietary cutter software.
• Load materials and ensure proper tools are used.
• Monitor the machine during the cutting process to ensure high quality output and minimize waste.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment.
• Perform routine checks and maintenance on the equipment.
• Aid in other production tasks as needed.
• Comfortable working without direct supervision for long periods of time.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
• The ability to perform basic shop math.
• Willingness to learn cutting software.
• The ability to use and read a tape measure.
• A basic mechanical understanding and experience operating complex machinery.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic work environment.
• A strong attention to detail and quality checks for ensuring final products meet specifications.
• Willing to perform repetitive, tedious tasks.
• Comfortable working with computers and different proprietary software.
• Experience in the weeding, taping, and application of vinyl sign film.
• Able to safely operate non-computer driven power tools including a drill press, table saw, belt sander, and pedestal grinder.
• Able to safely operate various handheld power tools including a portable sander, air sander, cordless drill and cordless saws.
• Able to drive a fork truck.
• Knowledge of sign substrates.
• Ability to use a digital caliper to take precise measurements in both the U.S. Customary and Metric systems
• Able to operate a roll laminator.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position requires onsite presence at the employee's assigned location for all scheduled shifts.
• May be required to remain standing, seated or stooped in a stationary position for an extended period.
• Ability to operate standard office technology, equipment, and tools, which includes frequent use of a computer.
• Frequently needs to move about inside or outside of an office area.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous conditions. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposure.
• Frequently moves equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds for transport between areas of buildings.
• This position may require occasional off-site installation work.
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Disclaimer:

• Note this job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and MSU Federal Credit Union reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as MSUFCU may deem appropriate.
• MSUFCU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.