Jobs at Hardman Signs

Prepare and finish ADA-compliant signage by sanding, cleaning, priming, coating, masking, and applying vinyl stencils. Assist with paint mixing, maintain spray equipment and paint booth areas, inspect finished signs for quality defects, preserve tactile and Braille clarity, and follow chemical-handling and PPE safety requirements in a hot, non-climate-controlled production environment.

Manage custom architectural signage projects from design and engineering handoff through manufacturing, logistics, delivery, and installation. Responsibilities include coordinating clients, internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors; controlling budgets, profit margins, purchase orders, timelines, permits, compliance, documentation, and project risks. The role also requires reviewing technical drawings and contracts, maintaining digital job files, and coordinating complex multi-site installations.

Supports Sales Account Managers throughout signage projects from proposal and bidding through design, production, installation, permitting, billing, and closeout. Coordinates revisions, documentation, installation plans, permit tracking, project status updates, and communication among clients and internal teams. Conducts local site walks and ensures accurate, timely project delivery.

Leads safety, health, and environmental programs across a Houston manufacturing facility, office, and field-installation sites. Responsibilities include developing policies and training, conducting audits and hazard analyses, investigating incidents, managing OSHA and ANSI compliance, maintaining documentation, tracking safety metrics, and implementing corrective actions. The role also provides field support through site visits, safety walks, and toolbox talks, with up to 25% local travel.

The HR Manager leads employee relations, HR compliance, policy development, compensation and benefits, performance management, training, organizational design, HR records, and HRIS reporting. The role partners with Talent Acquisition on workforce planning and onboarding, advises managers, resolves workplace issues, and supports engagement and retention. It requires bilingual English/Spanish proficiency and extensive managerial HR experience in an onsite manufacturing environment.

Designs architectural signage from initial concepts through fabrication-ready shop drawings. Develops visual identities, wayfinding systems, scaled layouts, material specifications, mounting details, and electrical requirements. Ensures designs comply with ADA and local codes and are optimized for CNC, cutting, printing, and etching equipment. Coordinates with sales, production, and art leadership, manages multiple projects, conducts site surveys, and supports safe, efficient manufacturing and installation.

Prepare and finish metal, acrylic, and plastic sign components using hand-held, rotary, orbital, pneumatic, and electric sanding tools. Remove weld seams, burrs, scratches, filler, and other imperfections; apply filler compounds; inspect surfaces against specifications and blueprints; clean parts for painting; maintain equipment and a safe, organized workstation while consistently using PPE.