Vinyl Installer in Overland Park, Kansas at Cogent Analytics

Key Responsibilities:

Installation & Field Work

• Install vinyl graphics on walls, vehicles, and windows. Large format graphics installation.
• Install dimensional lettering and architectural signage (interior and some exterior).
• Perform site surveys and interface professionally with clients.
• Conduct post-mortem reviews on large projects to assess quality and efficiency.
• Maintain company vehicles and ensure they are stocked for installations.
• Paint and perform touch-ups as needed.

Production & Shop Work

• Assist in packaging and shipping of completed signs, including custom packaging.
• Use various tools for installation, removal, and fabrication.
• Lift signage from machines and place substrates accurately.
• Participate in table work: weeding, trimming, taping, and assembling sign components.
• Complete job paperwork and ensure accurate documentation.
• Read and interpret work orders to ensure proper execution.

Team Collaboration & Meetings

• Attend daily operations meetings and company-wide meetings.
• Collaborate with operations and sales teams to ensure project alignment.
• Demonstrate installer skills and take on unsupervised installations when needed.
• Contribute to job research and process improvement initiatives.

Quality & Performance

• Ensure a high-quality product is produced and delivered.
• Meet utilization and efficiency goals.
• Track and report on KPIs related to installation and production.
• Learn new methods and techniques to improve performance.
• Be self-aware and solution-oriented in the field and shop.

Qualifications:

• Experience in large format graphics installation, especially vinyl wraps (wall and vehicle).
• History of working with tinting (auto, homes, commercial businesses, etc.)
• Mechanically inclined with knowledge of power and hand tools.
• Familiar with project work orders / blueprints.
• Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and scaffolding.
• Able to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Flexible schedule availability, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Strong communication skills and customer service mindset.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently.
• Positive attitude with good problem-solving skills.

Growth Opportunities:

• Potential promotion to Lead Installer and eventually into Operations Management.
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and team development.