Class Code: 08347
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE
SIGN FABRICATOR 2
DEFINITION
Performs semi-skilled and journey level skilled work in the
construction of silk screens and the manufacture, receipt, storage and issue of
highway signs; performs related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
WORK EXAMPLES
Cuts silk and fit it onto wood/aluminum
frame; applies photographic process to silk to construct silk-screens as
assigned by supervisor.
Cuts sign blanks from
plywood/aluminum, drills mounting holes and uses a variety of tools such as
power saws, sanders, aluminum cutters, and drill presses to finish the surface.
Operates a roller applicator to apply
pressure sensitive reflective sheeting to sign blanks.
Mixes ink for the silk-screening process
and cleans the silk-screens after use; positions the silk-screens to prepare
sign blanks for message application.
Applies ink to silk-screen using squeegee
or automatic screener; places sign on drying rack using proper air flow.
Lays out and applies letters and figures
on sign blanks covered with reflective sheeting according to design drawings.
Operates a forklift to unload and store
raw materials such as plywood, reflective sign sheeting, and metal blanks.
Fills requests for signs, wraps and packs
signs for shipment, and completes documentation to maintain inventory
records. Use Radio Frequency (RF) radios
to complete process.
Use RF Radios to charge out inventory of
raw materials for the manufacture of signs and graphic orders.
Cleans assigned work areas.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge in all areas of operation
involved in sign manufacturing, including the processes used in applying
reflective sheeting, individual figures (letters and numerals), and silk-screen
ink to sign blanks.
Knowledge of basic art work and
procedures.
Knowledge of basic drafting principles and
practices.
Ability to handle power tools such as
table saws, arm saws, drill presses, sanders, aluminum cutters, planers and
forklift.
Ability to work with steady, controlled
hand motions.
Ability to understand and follow written
and oral instructions.
Ability to perform moderately heavy manual
labor and occasionally lift items weighing up to seventy (70) pounds.
Ability to operate roller applicator,
vacuum applicator, clear coat machine, automatic screener, mono-printer and die
cut machine.
Ability to work in surroundings that may include
machine noise, dirt, ink and cleaning solvent fumes.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed to quality
service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and
attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Makes an effort to follow policy and
cooperate with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals
of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust,
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
Ability to read and write and at least two
(2) years work experience in silk-screen fabrication;
OR
employees with current continuous experience in
the state executive branch that includes experience equal to twelve months of
full-time work as a Sign Fabricator 1.
Effective Date:
6/03 JG