As a Graphic Installer Technician Team Lead, you will be responsible for performing high-quality graphic and vinyl installations on brand-new vehicles while providing day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to the Graphic Installation team. You will help coordinate daily workflow, monitor quality and productivity, train and support team members, and ensure each installation meets company and customer quality expectations. This position requires strong attention to detail, technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced automotive environment.
Graphic Installer Technician Team Lead Responsibilities Include:
Install decals, vinyl graphics, lettering, logos, stripes, and other graphics on vehicles.
Apply graphics to vehicle doors, windows, body panels, hoods, tailgates, and other designated surfaces.
Read and interpret graphic installation instructions, templates, layouts, and vehicle-specific specifications.
Prepare vehicle surfaces by cleaning, degreasing, and removing dirt, debris, wax, and other contaminants before installation.
Measure and position graphics accurately to ensure proper alignment, spacing, and placement.
Use squeegees, knives, heat guns, and other graphic installation tools to properly apply and finish vinyl materials.
Work carefully around vehicle body lines, curves, seams, trim, handles, windows, and other vehicle components.
Identify and correct air bubbles, wrinkles, lifting edges, misalignment, and other installation imperfections.
Trim and finish vinyl graphics to achieve a clean and professional appearance.
Remove existing decals, graphics, or adhesive residue when required.
Perform quality inspections of completed graphic installations before vehicles are released.
Assist with coordinating daily graphic installation workflow and assigning work based on production priorities and technician capabilities.
Monitor team progress and help ensure assigned vehicles are completed within established labor times and production expectations.
Provide day-to-day direction, guidance, and technical support to Graphic Installer Technicians.
Train and coach team members on proper graphic installation techniques, tools, processes, and quality standards.
Serve as a technical resource for team members and assist with troubleshooting installation challenges.
Identify quality concerns, rework, and process issues and communicate them to the Fixed Director of Operations.
Help ensure team members follow established safety, quality, vehicle handling, and installation standards.
Maintain accurate documentation of completed work as required.
Assist with identifying opportunities to improve department productivity, quality, and efficiency.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Properly maintain and store graphic installation tools and equipment.
Follow all company safety, quality, and vehicle handling standards.
Lead by example and promote a positive, professional, and accountable team environment.
Adhere to Suburban Automotive Services' DRIVEN values and support the company's mission and vision.** **
Graphic Installer Technician Team Lead Qualifications and Skills:
Minimum 2–4 years of experience in vehicle graphics, vinyl installation, automotive detailing, sign installation, or a related field preferred.
Previous experience as a Team Lead, Lead Technician, Senior Technician, or in a similar leadership role preferred.
Previous experience installing vehicle decals, graphics, lettering, or vinyl preferred.
Experience working with automotive vinyl and various vehicle surfaces preferred.
Strong attention to detail and precision.
Ability to accurately measure, align, and position graphics.
Ability to read and follow installation instructions, templates, layouts, and specifications.
Experience using squeegees, knives, heat guns, and other vinyl installation tools.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, and automotive shop equipment.
Strong hand-eye…