Services and repairs plastic, neon and illuminated signs in response to trouble calls

ascends ladder or operates hydraulic or electric hoist to examine sign and determine cause of malfunction. Performs operations, such as rewiring, removing defective parts, and installing new parts,... [+] More

Services and repairs plastic, neon and illuminated signs in response to trouble calls

ascends ladder or operates hydraulic or electric hoist to examine sign and determine cause of malfunction. Performs operations, such as rewiring, removing defective parts, and installing new parts, using electricians' tools. Removes sign or part of sign for shop repairs, such as structural fabrication, scroll repair, or transformer repair. [-] Less

Charges illuminated sign tubing with rare (inert) gases

attaches formed sign tubing to pumping unit through fused tubulations (glass nipples). Removes air from tubing by means of vacuum pump. Bombards tubing with high-voltage electric current to eliminate gaseous impurities. Reduces vacuum... [+] More

Charges illuminated sign tubing with rare (inert) gases

attaches formed sign tubing to pumping unit through fused tubulations (glass nipples). Removes air from tubing by means of vacuum pump. Bombards tubing with high-voltage electric current to eliminate gaseous impurities. Reduces vacuum in tubing to specified point, using vacuum pump and vacuum gauge. Connects and opens rare gas bottle to admit rare gas, such as neon, argon, helium, krypton, xenon, distilled mercury, or blue gas (depending on color desired) to specified pressure as indicated by pressure gauge. Tests sign by connecting electrodes to secondary winding of transformer and observing color of light. Seals tubing by heating and closing tubulations. Connects tubing to transformer and operates several hours to age tubing (consume gaseous impurities). May paint or tape tubing to separate symbols. [-] Less

Assembles electric signs, mounts tubing, and connects electrical equipment to sign box

fastens back of sign to precut metal frame to form sign box, using screws and screwdriver. Fits precut glass, plexiglass, or plastic pane into bottom channel of metal frame.... [+] More

Assembles electric signs, mounts tubing, and connects electrical equipment to sign box

fastens back of sign to precut metal frame to form sign box, using screws and screwdriver. Fits precut glass, plexiglass, or plastic pane into bottom channel of metal frame. Crimps frame channel to secure pane, using pliers. Attaches tubing support brackets to sign box with self-tapping screws, using screwdriver. Screws or clamps glass elevation posts to brackets. Binds neon sign scroll to posts with wire. Connects wires between tubing electrodes and secondary-winding terminals of transformer. Attaches animation mechanism to back of sign, and connects part to be animated. May assemble fiberboard or cardboard cutout parts for animated window display signs. [-] Less

Assists painter, sign to lay out and paint letters and designs to make signs, using handtools

cleans display boards or other display surfaces to remove foreign matter and rough places, using scraper or scouring brush. Beats dust bag against stencil on... [+] More

Assists painter, sign to lay out and paint letters and designs to make signs, using handtools

cleans display boards or other display surfaces to remove foreign matter and rough places, using scraper or scouring brush. Beats dust bag against stencil on display area to create pounce pattern. Traces over pounce pattern to prepare outline for painter, sign to follow, using pencil. Applies coat of base paint to display surface and paints background of display, using brushes and hand rollers. May mix paint according to established formulas. Performs other duties as described under helper. [-] Less

Designs, lays out, and paints letters and designs to create signs, using measuring and drawing instruments, brushes, and handtools

reads work orders to determine type of sign specified, work procedures, and materials required. Sketches design on paper, using drawing instruments, such... [+] More

Designs, lays out, and paints letters and designs to create signs, using measuring and drawing instruments, brushes, and handtools

reads work orders to determine type of sign specified, work procedures, and materials required. Sketches design on paper, using drawing instruments, such as angles, rulers, and shading pencils. Lays out design on plastic, silk, or tin to prepare stencil, or on paper to draw pounce pattern, using measuring and drawing instruments. Sketches or follows pattern to draw design or lettering onto objects, such as billboards and trucks, using stencils and measuring and drawing instruments. Brushes paint, lacquer, enamel, or japan over stencil, or paints details, background, and shading to fill in outline or sketch of sign, using paintbrush or airbrush. When painting window signs, draws outline of sign on outside window, using chalk, or dusts pounce pattern to mark outline and paints inside of window following drawing or outline, using brush. When making gold or silver leaf signs, forms sign by either of following methods

(1) paints sign, positions leaf over fresh paint, and removes excess leaf after sign has dried, using cotton swab and knife blade. (2) paints inside of window with watersize (glue), applies leaf, and paints sign in reverse on back of leaf, using paintbrush or airbrush. May cut out letters and apply background coating to construct and prepare signs, using tinning shears. May project layout image on paper and trace outline of design, using projector and electric needle. May specialize in maintenance of signs along railroad right-of-way. [-] Less

Erects wood or metal framework for use as billboards for outdoor advertisements

examines blueprints and measures distances with rule and tape to lay out work. Cuts wooden structural parts to shape and size, using power-driven woodworking machines. Directs hole-digger-truck driver in... [+] More

Erects wood or metal framework for use as billboards for outdoor advertisements

examines blueprints and measures distances with rule and tape to lay out work. Cuts wooden structural parts to shape and size, using power-driven woodworking machines. Directs hole-digger-truck driver in digging holes and setting poles to support structure. Drills holes in masonry or concrete walls with portable power drill, and installs anchor bolts, working from swinging scaffold to install supports on side of buildings. Bolts or nails billboard framework to supports, and directs welder, arc (welding) in welding metal joints. Bolts, nails, or screws wood or metal panels to framework to form base for billboards. Bolts, screws, or clips metal trim in place to form decorative seal for joints between panel and framework. Erects scaffolds and hoists. Repairs billboards by replacing defective parts. May fabricate sign parts, using woodworking and metalworking machines. May paint completed billboard. May install floodlight fixtures. May dig post holes by hand and secure posts in holes. [-] Less

Erects preassembled illuminated signs on buildings or other structures, according to sketches, drawings, or blueprints

measures location for sign and marks points where holes for expansion shields are to be drilled, using measuring tape and chalk. Drills holes, using star drill.... [+] More

Erects preassembled illuminated signs on buildings or other structures, according to sketches, drawings, or blueprints

measures location for sign and marks points where holes for expansion shields are to be drilled, using measuring tape and chalk. Drills holes, using star drill. Drives expansion shield into hole with hammer, and secures lag bolts in shield, using wrench. Attaches hanging pole for sign to building front with lag bolts, and secures pole with guy wires attached from pole to lag bolts. Secures cornice hook on roof, rigs block and tackle, and hoists sign into position, or operates hydraulic boom to position sign. Secures sign to hanging pole with hooks. Makes electrical connections to power source and tests sign for correct operation. May prewire sign before installing. May use welding equipment when installing sign. May mount plastic signs with adhesives. May fabricate signs according to specifications and be designated sign maker. [-] Less

Writes, paints, or prints signs or showcards used for display or other purposes, using brushes. May cut out letters and signs for display purposes from wallboard or cardboard, by hand or machines, such as electrically powered jigsaw or bandsaw.

Cleans and polishes electrical and outdoor signs and letters

washes glass, plastic, and painted signs and letters with cleaning agent and water, cleaning compound, or acid solution and cloth or brush to remove dirt, stains, and other foreign matter. Dries surfaces,... [+] More

Cleans and polishes electrical and outdoor signs and letters

washes glass, plastic, and painted signs and letters with cleaning agent and water, cleaning compound, or acid solution and cloth or brush to remove dirt, stains, and other foreign matter. Dries surfaces, using cloth, chamois, or squeegee. Rubs metal signs and letters with cleaning agent to remove dirt and corrosion, and polishes with clean cloth. [-] Less