Job Title: Sign Writer / Printer

Job Summary:
Sign Writers and Printers design, fabricate, and produce signs, graphics, and printed materials for various purposes. They utilize traditional techniques and modern technologies to create visually compelling products, ensuring precision and adherence to client specifications.

Sign Writer Responsibilities:

• Consult with clients to understand proposals, sketches, and written instructions to determine sign composition.
• Design and create signs and graphics using computer software and sign-making machines.
• Measure and calculate letter sizes, prepare surfaces, and apply background paint using brushes, sprays, or rollers.
• Produce signs using stencils, enamel paint, decals, and gold leaf for various surfaces, including brick, metal, glass, and plastic.
• Create wall murals, screen prints, and custom vehicle art.
• Make and erect three-dimensional signs and perform on-site installations.
• Prepare cost estimates for labor and materials.
• Work with scaffolding for elevated projects as necessary.

Printer Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, digital, and offset printing presses.
• Adjust substrate-feed mechanisms, delivery mechanisms, and inking systems to ensure smooth operations.
• Mix inks and solvents to match standards and regulate paper and ink supplies during print runs.
• Monitor print quality manually and with computer systems, ensuring compliance with proofs and detecting malfunctions.
• Produce printed materials such as books, magazines, brochures, posters, packaging, and stationery.
• Prepare plates, blankets, and impression cylinders for offset lithographic printing.
• Operate paper and bookbinding guillotines when required.
• Conduct maintenance, adjustments, and repairs on printing equipment.
• Create, manage, and output digital print images.

Qualifications:

• Australia:
  • AQF Certificate III with at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV.
• New Zealand:
  • NZ Register Level 4 qualification.
• At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for formal qualifications.
• Additional on-the-job training or licensing may be required for specific roles.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong artistic, technical, and creative skills.
• Proficiency with graphic design software and printing equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet client specifications.
• Knowledge of materials, adhesives, and finishing techniques.
• Physical fitness for working with large or elevated installations.
• Familiarity with safety standards for scaffolding and heavy machinery.

Specializations:

Sign Writer Specializations:

• Custom Wall Murals
• Vehicle Signage and Wraps
• Gold Leaf Lettering

Printer Specializations:

• Flexographic Printing
• Gravure Printing
• Lithographic Printing
• Digital Printing
• Offset Printing

Skill Level:

• ANZSCO Skill Level 3

This job description reflects the specific responsibilities and qualifications for Sign Writers and Printers as outlined in the ANZSCO classifications.

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Here’s a comprehensive job description combining Sign Writers and Printers, reflecting their overlapping and complementary responsibilities:

Job Title: Sign Writer / Printer

Job Summary:
Sign Writers and Printers are responsible for designing, creating, and producing high-quality signage, printed materials, and graphics for diverse applications. They use a mix of traditional craftsmanship and modern digital technologies to meet client specifications, ensuring visually appealing and durable results across various mediums and surfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consult with clients to interpret proposals, sketches, and instructions, determining the composition and style of signs or printed materials.
• Design and produce signs, graphics, and printed products using computer software, sign-making machines, and printing presses.
• Measure and calculate dimensions, prepare surfaces, and apply paints, adhesives, or decals for signage.
• Operate and maintain letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, digital, and offset printing presses to produce materials like brochures, posters, packaging, and stationery.
• Mix inks and solvents, regulate paper and ink supplies, and monitor quality during print runs.
• Create custom vehicle wraps, wall murals, and three-dimensional signs for a variety of surfaces, including brick, metal, glass, timber, and plastic.
• Install signage on-site, including elevated or large-scale projects requiring scaffolding.
• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and adjustments to sign-making and printing equipment.
• Prepare cost estimates and timelines for client projects.

Qualifications:

• Australia:
  • AQF Certificate III with at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV.
• New Zealand:
  • NZ Register Level 4 qualification.
• At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for formal qualifications.
• Registration or licensing may be required for specific roles.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong artistic and creative abilities to design visually appealing products.
• Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW) and printing technologies.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow precise client specifications.
• Knowledge of materials, adhesives, and finishing techniques for signs and prints.
• Physical ability to handle installations and work with scaffolding.
• Familiarity with workplace safety protocols and regulatory standards.

Specializations:

• Signage:

  • Wall murals, custom vehicle wraps, and gold leaf lettering.
  • Creation of three-dimensional signs and custom-designed graphics.

• Printing:

  • Flexographic, lithographic, and digital printing for materials such as books, magazines, posters, and packaging.
  • Small offset and digital printing for quick, high-quality outputs.

Skill Level:

• ANZSCO Skill Level 3

This blended job description reflects the shared responsibilities and distinct tasks of Sign Writers and Printers, ensuring alignment with ANZSCO standards while accommodating the dynamic needs of the industry.