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Posted On: October 4, 2023

Design Technician

General Summary


Working with various production teams to plan, execute, and manage various aspects of the design process

Principal duties and responsibilities:


  • Prepare dimensional drawings, installation drawings and more complex drawings.
  • Revise and update existing drawings reflecting design changes.
  • Review blueprints, plans, specifications and other customer documentation if needed.
  • Maintain notes, calculations and other documentation (like drawings, bill of materials, list of design parameters) for future reference.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:


  • Must have excellent reading comprehension skills.
  • Good math skills.
  • Good active listening skills.
  • Must have good problem-solving skills.
  • Must have excellent time management skills.
  • Must have good organizational and planning skills.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be mechanically inclined.
  • Knowledge of metal shop work.
  • Must be highly detail oriented.
  • Must be able to work effectively with little or no supervision.
  • Must have the ability to read blueprints.
  • Knowledge of safety measures pertinent to each job assignment.

Education and Experience

  • High School diploma.
  • Knowledge of electronics and machine tools.
  • Plus: Certification from accredited technical school.
  • Plus: Associate’s degree in CNC programming, a computer-related field or a mechanical field.

Work Environment

  • Time is spent in a climate-controlled office environment.
  • Time is spent in front of a computer screen keyboarding and manipulation a mouse.
  • Must be willing to visit manufacturing warehouses to observe equipment in action.
  • Must be willing to work in areas with high levels of noise such as plants or design departments.

Software Used

  • Flexi
  • Enroute
  • AutoCad/Draftsight
  • Solidworks

 

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Posted On: October 4, 2023

Marketing & Communications Internship

General Summary


To assist the Director of Marketing in deploying a comprehensive marketing strategy to increase Colite’s brand awareness both domestically and globally while enhancing sales pipeline opportunities to help achieve company objectives.

Principal duties and responsibilities:


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Director of Marketing in overall marketing efforts, specifically focusing on the following:

  • Colite’s overall marketing strategy to account for:
    • Market awareness of Colite
      • Who we are, what we do, our operation methodology
    • Digital Strategy
      • Website redesign, social media, e-newsletters
    • Industry Affiliations (AAHOA, CoreNet, SSA, etc…)
    • Relevant Trade shows by market segment (Corporate, Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Storage, etc…)
    • E-mail marketing campaigns
    • Case studies, sales presentations, etc.
    • Advertising
    • Internal marketing
  • Utilizing ZoomInfo tools to help find and evaluate potential opportunities w/new clients or previous clients with new activity
    • Assisting in developing project profiles for sales team to utilize with possible targets
  • Utilizing Sales Dashboard and HubSpot to manage opportunities, company profiles, and contacts
  • Assisting and coordinating with the development and publishing of online content for Colite
  • Assist with trade show and event scheduling and logistics to include planning, preparation, and execution
  • Evaluating Colite’s web presence and the competitive landscape in shaping Colite.com 2.0
    • Utilize new SEMRush tools to aid in developing new site
  • Assisting in the collecting and redesigning of marketing collateral (case studies, presentations, etc…) that may be slightly outdated or have old branding but is still useful
  • Assist in developing and maintaining targeted marketing campaigns for designated clients
  • Assist with efforts around Colite Community, our (SharePoint-based) company intranet site
    • Collecting and developing news updates, photos/videos, kudos, and shout-outs for team and individual accomplishments, etc.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist sales team by providing materials for client meetings, follow-up, etc…

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:


EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & DETAILS:

  • Demonstrates strong knowledge of marketing principles
  • Possesses a strong attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize multiple on-going projects simultaneously
  • Strong communication abilities to deal professionally with internal teams, external partners, and customers
  • Works well under pressure and has experience in meeting deadlines
  • Must be able to work effectively on their own with minimal supervision, but also work well as part of a team with other people from various departments
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Posted On: October 4, 2023

Assistant Project Manager

General Summary


Basic duties include serving as the point of contact for Senior Project manager (SPM) to manage data entry into Colite’s various functional systems to include Epicor, Signalytix, Smartsheet, Formstack, and others. This position offers opportunity to grow into the full PM position.

Principal duties and responsibilities:


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  With oversight from the SPM, the Admin assistant will facilitate the data input into various Colite operating systems to ensure projects flow through said systems in a timely manner which helps Colite meet our and our customer project timelines.  This includes, but is not limited to the following: 

  • Signalytix – data input for assigned projects
    • Save all site completion photo’s onto server
      • BEFORE invoicing, label photo’s by site doc as part of close out process
  • Epicor Assist
    • Customer Set Up
    • New Project set up
    • Create Quote Set Up
    • Create sales order with site specific placeholder (PH)
    • Create Purchase Orders
      • Code research
      • Survey
      • Install
    • Subtract PH from overall program budget once site PH is established by site
    • Snapshot input
    • Snapshots – save in system; scan into project folder
    • Save quotes for client
  • At discretion of SPM:
    • Initial program organization (files/folders)
    • Request quotes from vendors (multiple)
    • Follow up with basic info set up forms (formstack)
    • Follow up with quotes
    • Follow up with landlord status
    • Initiate code checks
    • Follow up with permit status
    • Request updated/new site docs
    • Change quotes to NIP after approval is obtained
  • Assist with “product only/service only” projects
    • Project setup
    • Issuing Purchase orders (P.O.’s)
  • Site Doc review for comprehensiveness, i.e. inventory of required info
  • Compile bid information from approved Colite Vendors

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:


SKILL SET

  • Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Possess excellent ability to follow instructions
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills
  • Work well with others in a team environment
  • Demonstrate ability to learn Colite Operating System (Epicor)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite, specifically excel.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & DETAILS:

Working towards Degree in Business Administration or related field required

1-2 years in similar support role is preferred.

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Posted On: October 4, 2023

Electrician

General Summary


Read blueprints or technical diagrams. Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems. Inspect electrical components, identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices. Place wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools.

Principal duties and responsibilities:


  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Use measuring devices in construction or extraction work
  • Adhere to safety procedures
  • Analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment
  • Construct or fabricate electrical parts or fixtures
  • Install electrical conduit, tubing, fixtures or components
  • Install lead-in wires to control boxes and other components
  • Install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
  • Install/string electrical or electronic cable or wiring
  • Repair electronic components, equipment, or systems
  • Repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
  • Splice electric cable
  • Test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
  • Test electronic or electrical circuit connections
  • Replace electronic components
  • Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • Bend tubing or conduit
  • Read tape measure
  • Use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
  • Use hand or power tools
  • All additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:


EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

  • High school diploma/GED required – prior experience in the electrical trade
  • Ability to work well on a team
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination
  • Demonstrable knowledge and skills for electrical installation for illuminated signage

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Good general health with good balance, agility, vision, and depth perception.
  • Ability to twist, stretch, push, pull, lift on a regular basis.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Climb on units and/or ladders.
  • Lift up to 20 lbs.
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Posted On: October 4, 2023

Fabricator

General Summary


This position is responsible for the assembling and forming of the parts, pieces and elements of the designated project.

Principal duties and responsibilities:


  • Working with aluminum to create custom lettersets, ranging from simple to complex.
  • Working with various tools and equipment, including hand tools, power tools, and machinery to complete the fabrication process.
  • Additional duties include maintaining the work area and equipment used in the fabrication and assembly process.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:


  • Ability to read and understand blueprints.
  • Ability to interpret and verify measurements according to required specifications.
  • Ability to identify issues and offer solutions to those issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Good general health with good balance, agility, vision, and depth perception.
  • Ability to twist, stretch, push, pull, lift on a regular basis.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Climb on units and/or ladders.
  • Lift up to 50 lbs.
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Posted On: October 4, 2023

Paint Technician

General Summary


This position is responsible for painting various types of signage consisting of many types of material – to include aluminum, steel, and acrylic. This position is also responsible for the mixing of paint to acquire an exact color.

Principal duties and responsibilities:


  • Cleaning grease, dirt, and other substances from product.
  • Masking areas to not be painted.
  • Mixing components to produce desired color according to specifications.
  • Spraying manufactured signs using a spray gun. Use of a Fresh Air System is required.
  • Cleaning of spray equipment and general maintenance of the paint booth.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:


EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

  • Ability to read and understand blueprints.
  • Ability to interpret and verify measurements according to required specifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Good general health with good balance, agility, vision, and depth perception.
  • Ability to twist, stretch, push, pull, lift on a regular basis.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Climb on units and/or ladders.
  • Lift up to 20 lbs.
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Posted On: October 4, 2023

Assistant Estimator

General Summary


To assist Lead Estimator in preparation of client’s requests for pricing of product

Principal duties and responsibilities:


  1. Estimate signage using ERP system to compile raw materials and labor hours for product pricing in accordance with the client’s brand standards set by the Design Department.
  2. Procure subcomponent quotes from Suppliers and Sub-Contractors.
  3. Calculate packaging and delivery costs of signage for domestic and international projects.
  4. Coordinate with Project Management and Sales teams to ensure estimates for each project are completed on time
  5. Organize and maintain electronic copies of quotes and estimates for each project.
  6. Assist in implementation of “better information flow” between Estimating and Design/Drawings/Purchasing. Decrease instances of products being manufactured differently than quoted.  Decrease “double work” of other departments on research of products/pricing Estimating has already procured.
  7. Assist in downloading and printing electronically submitted RFQ packages
  8. Create job details for projects going into production ensuring materials and flow of labor operations are accurate based on drawings by the Design Department.
  • Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Excellent communication skills on the phone and face to face
  • Ability to read construction drawings
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Posted On: October 4, 2023

Wide-Format Print Technician

General Summary


As a Wide Format Print Technician, you will be engaged in all aspects of the physical production of signs, which includes preparing and printing onto of variety of substrates according to written instructions and under general direction.

Principal duties and responsibilities:


  • Previous experience required working in a fast-paced printing department
  • Outstanding troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to multi-task dozens of jobs at a time
  • Deadline and detail-oriented
    This position requires great attention to detail, ability to prioritize, excellent organizational and communication skills as well as an ability to juggle multiple tasks at any given time to successfully perform this job.
  • All other duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:


Attention to detail a must. Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers and fractions and converting fractions to decimals and vice versa). Be able to read a ruler. Able to work well under pressure to output high volume, high quality work. Able to work well with a team or unsupervised.

  • Experience with Wide format printing is REQUIRED
  • High degree of responsiveness and initiative
  • Must be very detail oriented and ability to multi-task
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with a router, flat bed printer, vinyl printer, vinyl cutter preferred.
  • Digital / Wide Format Printing
  • Rigid substrates (such acrylic, aluminum and ACM)
  • Roll material application and handling
  • Graphics experience in the use of Illustrator, Flexi and Caldera

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Good general health with good balance, agility, vision, and depth perception.
  • Ability to twist, stretch, push, pull, lift on a regular basis.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Climb on units and/or ladders.
  • Lift up to 50 lbs.
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Posted On: October 4, 2023

LED Technician

General Summary


This position is responsible for the assembling of LED lit Channel Lettersets and small signage.

Principal duties and responsibilities:


  • Working with various materials (LEDs, aluminum, acrylic, plastic, power supplies, and electrical components) provided to create custom Lettersets and small signage, ranging from simple to complex.
  • Working with various tools and equipment, including hand tools, power tools, hand routers, and various machinery to complete the production process.
  • Additional duties include maintaining the work area and equipment used in the production process.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:


  • Ability to read and understand blueprints.
  • Ability to interpret and verify measurements according to required specifications.
  • Ability to comprehend basic electrical concepts.
  • Ability to identify issues and offer solutions to those issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Good general health with good balance, agility, vision, and depth perception.
  • Ability to twist, stretch, push, pull, lift on a regular basis.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Lift up to 20 lbs.
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Posted On: October 4, 2023

Router Operator

General Summary


This position is responsible for the routing / cutting of parts, pieces and elements of the designated project.

Principal duties and responsibilities:


  • Working with various materials (aluminum, steel, acrylic, sintra, etc.) provided to create custom signs, ranging from simple to complex.
  • Additional duties include maintaining the work area and equipment used in the routing process.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:


  • Ability to read and understand blueprints.
  • Ability to interpret and verify measurements according to required specifications.
  • Ability to identify issues and offer solutions to those issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Good general health with good balance, agility, vision, and depth perception.
  • Ability to twist, stretch, push, pull, lift on a regular basis.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Lift up to 20 lbs.
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Posted On: October 4, 2023

Cad-Cam Router Programmer

General Summary


The Cad-Cam Router Programmer uses various programs to automate machinists’ tools by using computer generated electronic data. The optimal candidate will have experience programming with cad-cam software for routers.

Principal duties and responsibilities:


  • Creates instructions for machinists.
  • Reviews 2D and 3D CAD design blueprints.
  • Makes calculations for programming including where materials should be cut.
  • Translates instructions into a computer automated manufacturing (CAM) program.
  • Checks completed programs by running simulations or tests.
  • Determines sequence of operations in a program.
  • Chooses cutting tools that will be needed.
  • Analyzes job order and performs necessary calculations.
  • Writes programs and modifies existing ones for increased efficiency.
  • Analyzes and selects speeds and cutting tools for programs.
  • Makes improvements to set up times for a task and contouring of complex shapes.
  • Simplifies tooling time for workers and increases productivity for the client.
  • Evaluates all completed designs to validate their functions and ensure they successfully reduce time and money.
  • Monitors all programs to make sure they follow blueprint instructions and safely and successfully complete the task.
  • Simplifies tooling time for workers and increases productivity for the client.
  • Evaluates all completed designs to validate their functions and ensure they successfully reduce time and money.
  • Monitors all programs to make sure they follow blueprint instructions and safely and successfully complete the task.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:


Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must have superior computer programming skills.
  • Must have excellent reading comprehension skills.
  • Good math skills.
  • Good active listening skills.
  • Must have good problem solving skills.
  • Must have excellent time management skills.
  • Must have good organizational and planning skills.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be mechanically inclined.
  • Knowledge of metal shop work.
  • Must be highly detail oriented.
  • Must be able to work effectively with little or no supervision.
  • Must have the ability to read blueprints.
  • Knowledge of safety measures pertinent to each job assignment.

Education and Experience

  • High School diploma.
  • Knowledge of electronics and machine tools.
  • Experience with programming.
  • Plus: Certification from accredited technical school.
  • Plus: Associate’s degree in CNC programming, a computer-related field or a mechanical field.

Work Environment

  • Time is spent in a climate controlled office environment.
  • Time is spent in front of a computer screen keyboarding and manipulation a mouse.
  • Must be willing to visit manufacturing warehouses to observe equipment in action.
  • Must be willing to work in areas with high levels of noise such as plants or design departments.

Software Used

  • EnRoute
  • CamWorks
  • LED Wizard
  • Flexi
  • AutoCad/Draftsight
  • Solidworks

 

 

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Posted On: October 4, 2023

Vinyl Production Specialist

General Summary


Vinyl Production

Principal duties and responsibilities:


As a Vinyl Production Specialist, you will be engaged in all aspects of the physical production of signs, which includes preparing substrates and applying vinyl and according to written instructions and under general direction.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:


Qualifications

Attention to detail a must.  Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers and fractions and converting fractions to decimals and vice versa).  Be able to read a ruler.  Able to work well under pressure to output high volume, high quality work.  Able to work well with a team or unsupervised.  Able to stand for long periods of time.

Experience/Skills

  • Current sign industry Vinyl/Print production experience REQUIRED
  • High degree of responsiveness and initiative
  • Must be very detail oriented and ability to multi-task
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Must have a thorough knowledge of:

  • 3M and Orafoll vinyl’s
  • Rigid substrates (such acrylic, aluminum and ACM)
  • Roll material application and handling
  • Must have experience installing signs and vinyl graphics.
  • Strong working knowledge and application of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Requirements

  • Previous experience required working in a fast past prepress/graphic design department
  • Outstanding troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to multi-task dozens of jobs at a time
  • Deadline and detail-oriented
  • This position requires great attention to detail, ability to prioritize, excellent organizational and communication skills as well as an ability to juggle multiple tasks at any given time to successfully perform this job.
  • Lift and move up to 50 pounds
  • Work overtime when necessary. Overtime is a condition of employment.
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Posted On: October 4, 2023

Submit Your Resume for Future Consideration

General Summary


Interested in working at Colite but don't see the right opportunity currently available? Submit your resume for future consideration!

Principal duties and responsibilities:


At Colite, we look for stellar candidates who display a true passion for their craft and career. We operate a diverse business with unique opportunities and typically look for candidates to fill roles in the following areas:

  • Project Management
  • Design
  • Production
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Estimating

If your field of expertise isn’t currently on our list – we still want to hear from you!

We’re always keeping our eyes open for the best and brightest talent we can find, so we encourage you to send us your resume. We’ll keep your information on file and contact you if we have an opportunity that suits your experience.

 

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Posted On: October 4, 2023

Internship Opportunities

General Summary


Colite is an international signage company that manages global programs for corporate, retail, hospitality and healthcare businesses. We are a culture of individuals committed to pursuing excellence and growing the standards of our industry. We are out-of-the-box thinkers who require a high level of performance while managing our work-life balance. We work in a world of accountability at the highest level as we work for some of the biggest companies in the world. We treat our internship process just like our employment process. We are invested in you, so you need to be invested in us.

Principal duties and responsibilities:


You will work on LIVE projects.

You will be either building a client project or creating and owning one of our internal projects. We do not put our interns in an isolated file room. Instead, you will be working alongside our people as they walk through daily tasks, meetings, issues and successes. We want you to learn and grow. Examples of projects you will create in a team environment may include the following:

  • Global Sign Project Management
  • Manufacturing Operations Projects
  • Graphic Design Projects
  • Finance & Accounting Projects
  • Video / Movie Production
  • Social Media Viral Campaigns

Why should you apply?

Our internship program is dedicated to giving you a successful, real-life corporate experience. The expertise you will be able to add to your resume will be invaluable. We are dedicated to growing not only your professional presence but also your skills and talents. Here is a taste of what is to come:

  1. Our Internship Program: What’s in it for you?
  2. Great Leaders/Bad Leaders Training
  3. Building and Maintaining a Corporate Culture Training
  4. Core Values/Mission/Vision Statements: What do they say about a company?
  5. Team-Building Activities
  6. Networking & Business Etiquette: Your Personal Branding
  7. Show Me the Money: Phases of the Sales Cycle
  8. Strategic Social Media Planning
  9. Strategic Marketing Planning

We compensate our interns on an hourly basis, including your orientation training. Our internship candidates are limited to only those who comply with all application requirements.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:


We’re looking for students in their Junior and Senior years, as well as MBA students who can devote themselves to the following:

  1. One-Day Orientation
  2. 9-Week Internship Program > Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  3. Ideal candidates have led successful projects and have quality leadership skills
  4. 3.5 GPA

In addition, we are looking for candidates with the following professional desires and skills:

  1. Project Management
  2. Marketing/Communications
  3. Design & Engineering
  4. Manufacturing Planning
  5. Finance & Accounting

Submit Resumé below and please include:

  • Career History
  • Educational Achievements
  • Volunteer & Non-Profit Participation
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