Signmaker

Signmakers design, manufacture, install and paint signs for displays, buildings, signboards, boats, vehicles and structures.

Signmakers may perform the following tasks:

talk to clients to find out their requirements and provide miniature colour sketches if required
select suitable materials for signs such as timber, plastic, metal or glass
prepare surfaces (by filling any holes, sanding and cleaning) and then mix the oil paint, enamel, plastic paint, poster colour or varnish
sketch letters or draw with a template (pattern), paint the background if required and then paint the sign
create two-dimensional or three-dimensional lettering and graphics using computer-operated machinery
design wall murals, screen prints, gold-leaf work and custom vehicle art.

Signmakers work both indoors and outdoors, and spend some time on ladders or scaffolding. They may be required to work in confined spaces or use toxic substances. With the move towards computerised manufacture of signs, computing skills are becoming more important.

Personal Requirements:

enjoys and displays ability in drawing and design
willing to work at heights
good eyesight (may be corrected) and normal colour vision
accurate spelling
good computer skills
good at working with hands
willing to work both indoors and outdoors.

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