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Are you an impatient person but reasonably proactive once you are an expert in a subject matter? Are you driven to be accurate and will correct others on "how it should be" if they are remotely off in their comments? When given new areas to research, do you become restless in the pursuit of factual information? Are you so skeptical that you have to be shown the resource to find it believable? Do others become frustrated with you because of your "prove it" mindset? Is your communication style more informative and factual than social? Do you have a fear of failing or being wrong? Is it easier to be safe than sorry for you? Do you like being the resident expert in matters that you are very familiar with? Do you feel like you would rather just do things yourself because no one can do it better than you?

If this sounds like you, then we need to talk...

Frazer, a leading builder of emergency medical vehicles, is currently seeking a Graphic Production Specialist to join our team. The Graphic Production Specialist at Frazer reports to the Graphics Supervisor, and is responsible for the creation and production of vinyl graphics for customer emergency vehicles. Primary functions will consist of preparing camera ready art for printing/cutting and providing completed graphics materials for the installation team in Production, converting graphical mockups to printable and cuttable files and preparing them for production, and assisting in the monitoring and maintaining in-stock vinyl materials and equipment maintenance.

What Does a Week in the Life of the Graphic Production Specialist Look Like?

1. Review the Production Schedule to maintain an understanding of production needs.

2. Review physical dimensions and take accurate measurements of emergency vehicles in Production to ensure proper fit and scale of camera-ready art.

3. Convert customer mockups to compatible formats for printing and/or cutting. Some jobs require layered designs with multiple colors and materials.

4. Queue jobs for in-house printing and/or cutting and ensure all panels are accurate.

5. Process "print jobs" through in-house printing equipment. This includes processing material through lamination and cutting machines.

6. Process "cut jobs" through in-house cutting machines.

7. Remove all excess vinyl material from printed and cut panels (weeding) and prepare panel for application (sheeting.)

8. Organize and prepare each section of material by cutting into sections for easy application.

9. Gather and deliver completed Graphics Jobs to the Striping & Lettering Department for application.

10. Maintain direct communication with the Striping & Lettering Department to allow for quick execution of any re-work needed to complete customer units.

11. Closely monitor in-stock materials to ensure the required materials are on-hand to complete customer units.

12. Deliver completed jobs to the Distribution Department for shipping and/or Service Department for Application.

13. Track Shipments of Graphics Jobs to ensure proper delivery.

14. Retrieve vinyl materials from the Distribution Department when material shipments are received.

15. Create in-house graphics for "kits", which includes labels, signage and other miscellaneous graphics in bulk.

16. Occasional creation and printing of signage used by the Sales & Marketing Team, Human Resources, & Safety Department.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.

• 1-2 years of previous Graphics experience.

• Understanding of Graphic Design standards and software, especially Adobe Illustrator.

• In-depth knowledge of vinyl printing standards and equipment.

• Excellent attention to detail and an eye for layout and design.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in a related field (Graphic Design.)

• In-depth knowledge of the Adobe Suite.

• 2-5 years of previous vinyl graphics experience.

• Excellent computer skills.

What's it like to be a part of the Frazer Family?

Frazer is a fast-paced company that is creating some of the most innovative vehicles in the world. You'll find a unique team of individuals who continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the Healthcare and EMS space. A diverse team, a great culture, and a positive work environment are just some of the things that make working at Frazer so rewarding.

What Kind of Employees Thrive at Frazer?

Frazer is a company with a diverse group of employees from all over the world. Frazer welcomes employees with all types of backgrounds, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. If you are hard working, honest and drug-free, you will love working at Frazer.

Safety & Drug Policy

Employee health and safety is a priority here at Frazer. We're committed to providing a safe, secure and productive environment for our Frazer family.

To help with this, we perform thorough background checks during the hiring process for all candidates. Convictions will not disqualify you from employment at Frazer, but failure to tell us about it up front will. Also, Frazer has a zero tolerance drug use policy and you must pass a pre-employment drug screen. If you can't pass it, we're not the place for you.

A True Culture

Frazer is a company that relies on its core values and the drive of its people. With a focus on longevity and employee success, Frazer welcomes its employees to push the envelope and drive improvement across all aspects of the company. At Frazer, you can unleash your potential!

Employee Driven Benefits

At Frazer, we take pride in listening to what our employees want in benefits. We've come up with a unique set of employee benefits and designed them around our culture.

• Weekly paycheck, so you can shop every Friday!

• Health Care Insurance

• Dental Benefit options

• 401k plan with a company match!

• Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off that begins accruing your first day of employment

• Eight paid company holidays and the ability to take time off during company shut down from Christmas to New Year's Day!

• The "Company Kitchen" on site for lunch and snack choices

• Flexible Work Schedules

• Professional development and skills training

• Free Life Skills Training such as financial wellness classes

How Performance is Evaluated

Communication and collaboration are key at Frazer and we encourage an environment filled with positive feedback and constructive criticism, to unleash your potential for real professional growth! We use things like self-evaluations, group reviews, and quarterly check-ins to help define a clear path to success. You will also have an opportunity to give feedback to peers to help them to grow in their roles as well.

Skills (to Pay the Bills)

Here's a list of a few competencies that the Graphic Production Specialist at Frazer should have...

1. Understanding of printing standards and equipment such as printers, plotters & weeding/sheeting machines is important.

2. Understanding of Graphic Design Standards, Vinyl Materials, Application Methods, as well as quality standards

Software Knowledge

Also, here are a few software packages that the Graphic Production Specialist would eventually need to be versed in. Don't worry . . . we expect some on-the-job training.

• Google G-Suite (Gmail, Documents, Drive, Spreadsheets, etc.)

• UKG (HRIS)

Oh, and $alary

Of course, we didn't forget salary... Frazer offers competitive pay and this role will start with a salary between $21.00 - $26.00 per hour depending on education, certifications, and experience.

Work Schedule

The Graphic Production Specialist will work Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Late afternoon/evening/weekend hours may be required as needed. Work schedules may change to accommodate production needs.

Application Process

If this sounds like a great opportunity to you, visit our website to complete the following steps:

1. Online application

2. Resume and optional cover letter

3. Culture Index Survey - as part of our process, please take this short survey (5-12 minutes to complete) on a computer, tablet, or laptop NOT a smart phone. It does not always function properly on smart phones and is difficult to see. Also, please take the survey in your native/first language (there are multiple choices besides English in the drop down menu if needed).

4. WOTC Questionnaire- Frazer participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program, which is a federal program designed to encourage the hiring of members of certain demographic groups that typically have more difficulty securing and retaining employment. While this is optional, we encourage you to answer the following questions, completely and honestly, your answers will be kept confidential and will have no effect on your job opportunity or any benefits you or your family may be receiving.

Thanks again for your interest in Frazer. Should your skills and qualifications meet those of the position, we will contact you further. Please check your email for further application status updates.

We look forward to hearing from you!