About Maxima:
Maxima is a leading Group Training Organisation – we manage recruitment, placement and ongoing support of trainees and apprentices on behalf of our host employers. We aim to help you kick-start your career into the job or industry of your choice, boost your employment credentials and equip you with the skills and knowledge to be able to succeed in the future.
Signwriter Apprentice
- Complete a free nationally recognised Certificate III in Signs and Graphics
- Full training provided and a great team environment
- Ongoing support from experienced mentors and a dedicated Maxima field officer
Location: Adelaide Metro
Duration: 48-Month Full-time Apprenticeship
As an Apprentice Signwriter you will learn the skills involved in designing, producing and installing signs for businesses, primarily vehicles and equipment along with, buildings and other surfaces. The role combines creativity, hands-on work, attention to detail and teamwork. As an apprentice, you will learn from experienced signwriters while developing practical skills in the sign industry.
Under the guidance of experienced mentors, your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing materials: Measuring, cutting and preparing vinyl, signage materials and surfaces.
- Design and production: Learning to use design software, printers, vinyl cutters and other sign-making equipment.
- Making signs: Assisting with vehicle wraps, shopfront signage, business signs, banners and other signage projects.
- Installation: Helping install signs at customer sites while following safety procedures.
- Teamwork: Working alongside experienced signwriters, designers and installers to complete jobs to a high standard.
- Cleaning and organisation: Keeping the workshop, tools and equipment clean, safe and organised.
- Learning new skills: Following instructions, asking questions and improving your knowledge of signwriting techniques.
Every day can be different depending on the projects being completed, making this a varied and practical career.
About You:
To be successful in this Apprenticeship, you’ll need:
- Willingness to learn: Be open to feedback, ask questions and take opportunities to develop new skills.
- Positive attitude: Arrive ready to work, show enthusiasm and approach tasks with a can-do attitude.
- Reliability and punctuality: Arrive on time, attend consistently and complete tasks as agreed.
- Attention to detail: Take pride in accurate measurements, neat finishes and high-quality work.
- Teamwork: Communicate respectfully, support colleagues and contribute to a positive workplace.
- Initiative: Look for ways to help, stay productive and take responsibility for assigned tasks.
- Safety awareness: Follow workplace health and safety procedures and use tools and equipment correctly under appropriate supervision.
- Good communication: Listen carefully to instructions, communicate clearly and ask for help when needed.
- Care for equipment and materials: Use resources responsibly and keep the workplace tidy.
- Customer focus: Understand the importance of professional behaviour and delivering quality work that meets customer expectations
Role Requirements:
- A genuine interest in signwriting, design, printing or hands-on creative work.
- Basic computer skills and an interest in learning design programs are beneficial.
- Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
- A current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
- Satisfactory police clearance
- Satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment, including a drug and alcohol test
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
National Training Wage Award wages and conditions apply.
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