Production Artist B

Processes and applies inks, decals, silk screening operations, and surface finishes to component surfaces per design and manufacturers requirements to produce final surface coatings and finishes to manufactured simulator products.

• Cleans and prepares surface for screening and or filling
• Examines printed object for defects and corrects defects when needed
• Performs silk screening operations for required items using inspection glasses for extreme detail and precision.
• Applies paint using HVLP spray guns.
• Able to color match and perform detailed touch up work using paints and inks.
• Studies illustrations, drawings and photographs to plan artwork requirements and layout.
• Determines size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and arranges layout based upon available space and design constraints.
• Design artwork layout for products using AUTOCAD.
• Keys artwork log information into computer equipment.
• Maintains all associated equipment.
• Exhibit and practice professional and courteous behavior while interacting with both internal and external customers.
• Interact within a cooperative environment through beneficial behavior, commitment to common goals, contribution to problem solving, communication of ideas and suggestions, and encouragement to other employees and departments.
• Accountable for the control and distribution of documents and or equipment subject to export control restrictions and the security of FSI materials, projects and business information regarding the methods and techniques used in the production and usage of FSI products.

• Level B - High School diploma or equivalent (GED), plus oneyear technical school or two years related experience.

• Level B - Intermediate level performs more varied and difficult aspects of position as compared to entry level. However, this level requires considerable knowhow of the product, subject matter, principles, and concepts of the position.

• AUTOCAD, basic PC skills, Type Fonts, experience with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop, Print RIP software and vinyl plotter design software.
• Standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and fax machines. Experience with automated silk screening equipment, photographic process equipment and paint equipment helpful.
• Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; able to read, speak, or write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; Able to effectively present information in one on one or small group presentations.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Valid Drivers License, where applicable.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee regularly is required to use hands to finger, handle, or grasp and reach with hands and arms. The employee regularly is required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision excellent color vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.