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Finishing Technician

Job in Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois, 60126, USA
Listing for: Stratus
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-22
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Assembly, Production Associate / Production Line, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production QC/QA
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 17 - 19 USD Hourly USD 17.00 19.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview

Your Career In The Stratusphere

There's never been a better time to join Stratus!

As the market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, we help the world’s most recognized brands show up consistently, everywhere they operate. From exterior signage and interior branding to site refreshes, digital signage, and ongoing repair and maintenance, we bring brands to life where it matters most.

At Stratus, every employee plays a direct role in that impact. We operate with a strong commitment to customer service, a focus on execution, and a bias for action. If you're looking for a place where your contributions are visible, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference, you'll find it here.

The Opportunity

The Finishing Technician plays an important role in the final stages of bringing custom Interior Branding products to life. This hands-on position is responsible for trimming, masking, light assembly, quality checks, and packaging finished signage, way finding, and compliance products before they leave our facility. You will work closely with Production Control, Quality, and other production team members to ensure every order is completed accurately, efficiently, and to the standards our customers expect.

Safety is fundamental to how we work. In this role, you are expected to bring a safety-first mindset to every task by using tools and equipment properly, following established procedures and PPE requirements, keeping your work area organized, and speaking up when you identify a potential hazard or unsafe condition. If you take pride in craftsmanship, enjoy hands-on work, and value doing the job safely and correctly, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on the quality of every finished product.

Responsibilities
  • Review assigned production orders, organize work priorities, and track jobs through completion in coordination with the Floor Lead and Production Control.
  • Trim large-format graphics and printed materials accurately using knives, rulers, and other approved cutting tools.
  • Apply transfer tape and masking to plotted vinyl and other graphic elements in preparation for final assembly or installation.
  • Perform light assembly of sign components, including mounting graphics to substrates, adding hardware, and completing other finishing steps according to production specifications.
  • Inspect finished work for quality, accuracy, completeness, and visible defects, and promptly flag concerns before products move to final shipment.
  • Package completed signs and components securely for delivery, ensuring all required materials are included and protected for transportation.
  • Record job completion in the ERP system, upload required photos or documentation, and communicate job status, material needs, or delays to the appropriate team members.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation and follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and approved practices for knives, hand tools, adhesives, materials, and production equipment.
  • Demonstrate a safety-first mindset by identifying and reporting hazards, stopping or escalating work when conditions appear unsafe, and supporting a workplace where safety is treated as a shared responsibility.
  • Support production needs across the department, including overtime or schedule flexibility during peak periods when required.
Qualifications
  • Prior experience in a sign shop, graphics, print production, light manufacturing, or similar hands-on production environment preferred.
  • Comfort and proficiency working with hand tools, knives, rulers, adhesives, vinyl, and other finishing materials.
  • Ability to read and follow production orders, drawings, templates, measurements, and work instructions accurately.
  • Strong attention to detail and…
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