Sign Maker - Seasonal

Consider this unique opportunity to apply your experience in sign manufacturing. In this exciting role with the Ministry of Transportation's Provincial Sign Shop, you will manufacture various types of highway signs and symbols.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Visit the  OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the  OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's  Human Rights Code . Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will produce a variety of signs by:
• Manufacturing silk screen process frames and cutting profilm for silk screen process printing.
• Setting up silk screen using the knowledge of different inks used on various reflective and non-reflective materials.
• Mixing and applying different paints and primers to metal, plywood and aluminium blanks.
• Operating a computerized sign-maker machine.
• Applying sheeting materials to signs by various methods.
• Assembling and applying messages to extruded signs.

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• You have skills in Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel and the ability to complete reports (such as Employee and Equipment time sheets, Work Reports, Accident Reports, Diary, etc.).
• You have knowledge of the Traffic Control Manual for Roadway Work Operations and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• You have knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Essential Skills:

• You have demonstrated coordination and dexterity to perform a variety of sign-manufacturing tasks.
• You are able to use a variety of hand-powered tools, table saws, and drill presses.
• You have the ability to follow and interpret sign layouts, and written and verbal instructions.
• You have oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• You have the ability to work in a team environment, with minimum supervision and complete daily worksheets, often with tight deadlines.