SIGN MAKER VISUAL SIGN MAKER - Military Veterans
at Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)
Job Summary: Responsible for electronically printing point-of-purchase signs ensuring proper and timely installation of signs and collateral materials on NEX sales floor. Assists in setting up displays as necessary and maintaining related records. Duties and Responsibilities: Receives requisitions from Exchange departments for specific sign printing projects. Operates electronic sign machine delivers completed signs to requesting department and assists with their installation. May use collateral equipment such as laminators electronic vinyl letter cutters hot wire cutter etc. in the preparation and finishing of signing and sales promotion collateral materials. - Electronically prints point-of-purchase signs for sales promotion events and policy signing upon receipt of electronic transmission and as directed by immediate supervisor NEXCOM Visual Merchandising Branch. - Ensures NEXCOM s downloaded and printed point-of-purchase signs are efficiently sorted by department delivered to appropriate sales floor staff and signing is correctly posted in proper signholders immediately prior to start of sales promotion events. Ensures all outdated point-of-purchase signs and related collateral materials are removed immediately upon completion of applicable sales promotion events. - Periodically checks signs and decals on display for accuracy and neatness etc.. Promptly replaces inaccurate outdated unattractive or improperly formatted signs when necessary. - Advises sales floor personnel in correct display and formats of point-of-purchase signs to suit particular merchandise of presentation needs. Ensures proper signholder and promotional aids are available in good condition and used correctly. - Maintains records logs on sign making services provided. Procures materials and supplies needed to fulfill sign making assignments. - Responsible for cleaning equipment and insures proper care and storage of display sign equipment and materials. Maintains working area in a clean and orderly condition. - Assists in assembling disassembling displays fixtures shelves counters and apparel racks etc. as directed. - Works under the general supervision of a designated supervisor. Carries out assignments in accordance with prescribed procedures and instructions and follows NEXCOM Visual Merchandising policies. Work is reviewed in terms of timeliness compliance with instructions given and overall effectiveness of signs prepared. - Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements
GENERAL EXPERIENCE Two and half years of responsible experience which demonstrated possession of the necessary mechanical skills required of the position to be filled. Such experience may have been gained in operation of sign machines show card printing graphics or illustration. A thorough knowledge of the equipment setup adjustment operating procedures and a corresponding level of skill to set up operate and adjust the equipment. Candidates overall background and work history should indicate positive evidence to perform sign making work. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE One 1 year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for each year of general experience.
Belle Chasse, LA

WELCOME TO Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM)!
The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is the headquarters for the worldwide NEXCOM Enterprise and is one of 11 commands under the Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP).
NEXCOM offers exciting opportunities to join a unique provider of goods and services to Navy Sailors and their families around the world. We are a $2+B enterprise, operating over 300 Navy Exchange retail locations and 100 Navy Hospitality locations around the US and in 13 foreign countries, on nearly 100 Naval Bases globally. Our NEX oversees the operation and management of retail stores, food services, hotels, auto shops, and other services.
NEXCOM oversees six primary business programs:
- Navy Exchange (NEX) Retail Stores and Services
- NEXCOM Hospitality Group
- Uniform Program Management Office (UPMO)
- Navy Clothing Textile and Research Facility (NCTRF)
- Ships Stores Program
- Telecommunications Program Office (TPO)
With the exception of the Ships Store Program, the NEXCOM Enterprise conducts its operations as a federal non-appropriated funded instrumentality. As such, the command is self-supporting with 70 percent of its profits given to Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs and the remaining 30 percent reinvested in NEX buildings and equipment.
NEXCOM is a military organization and is subject to congressional legislation as well as oversight from the Department of the Navy. NEXCOM’s parent command is the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP).
The NEXCOM Enterprise boasts over 14,000 civilian associates in a wide variety of jobs worldwide, over 40 percent of whom are military affiliated as either family members or veterans. The bulk of NEXCOM’s workforce is comprised of government non-appropriated civilians, many of whom are also military affiliated as either family members or veterans. This combination of military leadership and civilian business expertise enables NEXCOM to perform its unique mission for the Navy.
Our mission is to provide authorized customers’ quality goods and services at a savings and to support Navy quality of life programs for active duty military, retirees, reservists, veterans, DoD civilians and families
Remember, you will come for our benefits but you will stay for the mission!