Meet Our Engraving Gents!
Day two of our Production Appreciation Week features the
department that never says “no” to a project. They are a creative, hardworking,
and extremely valued group of gentlemen. The immaculate product they deliver not
only impresses our customer, but it leaves all of us at Office Sign Company in
awe; these guys continually expand our capabilities and amaze us with their resourcefulness.
With that, a huge thank you goes out to our Engraving Department for always
delivering what’s asked of you, displaying your imagination, offering
solutions, and overall, being extraordinary coworkers.
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| Pictured from Left to Right: CJ, Jamey, Andrew, Stefan, Dwight, Ian, and Joe |
In case you missed our previous blog, we will be
featuring a different department each day this week to celebrate Production
Appreciation Week. This is a week dedicated to highlighting the talented
figures and creative minds behind our projects. Today, we present to you our
Engraving Department!
Upon entering our Engraving Department at Office Sign
Company, you’re greeted by the friendly craftsmen above. They specialize in
Braille fabrication, intricate routing of various substrates, laser engraving,
and of course, custom projects. They know their way around a workshop, and the
outcome of what they make will leave you stunned. They won’t admit to this, but
they are a fun department to photograph, too!
“Service” is one of our core values at Office Sign Company,
and these gentlemen go above and beyond that value by delivering products made
to perfection. They consider every proponent of your purchase – from ADA
compliancy to mounting. They are reliable, diligent, and talented individuals
who we are fortunate to work with every day. Read their individual bios in the
links provided to learn more about each of them!
The Bearded Bing Crosby – Meet Chris!
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| Read CJ's full bio here! |
Chris, also known as CJ, is the Board Game Guru and “Bearded
Bing Crosby” of OSC. CJ is our Braille Specialist here, and is the reason we
are able to facilitate ADA compliant signs!
Which, by the way, is not a requirement to be taken lightly, folks. CJ adds to
our culture simply by his presence. He’s a true team player inside and outside of work functions. Case in point: he provided live music at our Holiday Lights Parade float last year. To give you an idea of the dedication, it was 14 degrees that evening, and he sang for the full two hours it took us to get through the parade. Oh, and he played the guitar simultaneously. What a guy, right? We’re fortunate to have you on our team, CJ, and we have the
utmost appreciation for you!
A Sign Industry Vet – Meet Jamey!
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| Read Jamey's full bio here! |
It’s difficult to write about a valued employee like Jamey
and not write out a novel. His
contributions to this company are second-to-none. He provides a knowledge about
signs, installments, materials, and more that is invaluable to us. Jamey is our
Production Manager at OSC, and has been with our company for over 4 ½ years. In
those 4.5 years, he has provided his insights on machines in order to expand
our capabilities, he’s taught new employees tricks of the trade, and his “Get
it Done” attitude has helped us stand out in this community. A sincere thank
you goes out to Jamey for always following through – we appreciate you and your
in-depth knowledge. Enjoy a piece of advice from the sign vet himself:
“With all the new technology out there, which can do pretty much anything, NEVER give up the opportunity to learn. Work with your hands. Get dirty. Actually manufacture something from start to finish. There is no better feeling of accomplishment or pride if you can make something from almost nothing, and then have other people enjoy it as much as you did making it.”
Andrew – The Zund Wizard
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| Read Andrew's full bio here! |
Andrew Hoffman is what we consider a silent warrior of the
Engraving Department. He is our CNC Operator, which entails running the Zund
CNC. This machine sees quite a bit of the products shipped out daily, so Andrew
stays busy keeping his queue low! We struck gold when we hired Andrew, as his
CNC skills are evident outside of work, too. Andrew possesses the ability to
seek out opportunity and satisfy it. He’s a true team player in how he
contributes to our culture, and his faithful maintenance of one of our most valued
machines at Production. We appreciate you, Andrew! Fun fact about our Zund
Wizard? He owns a small CNC machine where he does wood carving with in his home.
A Cut Above the Rest – Meet Stefan!
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| Read Stefan's full bio here! |
Stefan is our Engraving Manager at OSC, and his role is one
that varies daily. Like all of our managers here, Stefan puts in so much time,
energy, and thought to every task he carries out. His consideration for our
customers and his cohorts is commendable. He offers a helping hand where it’s
needed, acts as a reliable source to everyone who approaches him with
questions, and he doesn’t shy away from a challenging fabrication process.
Stefan is another invaluable individual at Office Sign Company, and I speak on
behalf the company when I express that. If ever there is a shortage of hands in
our Engraving Department, Stefan is right alongside his team to ensure the work
gets done. Fun fact about Stefan? He is a vintage car connoisseur!
Meet the Office’s Dwight!
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| Read Dwight's full bio here! |
The latest and greatest to join our Engraving Department crew
is Dwight! Dwight is our Sign Production Assistant who is quickly becoming
acclimated to our culture and our company. His primary job at OSC is assisting in engraving and Braille, and wherever he’s needed. He’s a regular
Jack-of-all-trades here, and we are fortunate to have him! We’re excited to
have added another member of our team who is also excited about our culture.
That in itself is an endearing quality. Thank you for bringing more enthusiasm
to our team, Dwight! Fun fact about Dwight: he’s watched the TV show “Scrubs”
all the way through 7 times.
The Bandana Bandit – Meet Ian!
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| Read Ian's full bio here! |
Ian Holmes is well on his way to stealing the “Best Headwear” award at OSC. It’s currently between him and our
visor-wearing Shipping Specialist, Scott, but Ian’s bandana might take the
cake. Ian is our Laser Engraving Specialist and operates our engravers. Ian
facilitates orders that range from promotional goods to name badges, and he’s
been a great addition to our team in general. He brings a sense of humor to the
stage that is matched by few, and also contributes to our Culture Committee to
ensure we’re all having a good time. Fun fact about Ian: he’s a fraternal twin!
Joe – Our Secret Weapon
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| Read Joe's full bio here! |
Joe, like his title entails, is in fact our secret weapon.
Joe possesses a vast knowledge of craftsmanship that sets Office Sign Company
apart. His creativity has built parade floats, family farm signs, a custom mini
golf course, custom trophies, a plinko board, and so much more. The list goes
on, and it would quite honestly take a book to credit him in the way he
deserves. Joe is the “Yes, Man” of Office Sign Company as he follows his
creativity to facilitate whatever is asked of him. Whenever faced with the question
of, “Can we do something like that?” The answer is, “Joe
probably can.” His advice to younger individuals trying to get in his
profession is short and sweet, and he displays it daily: “Always give 110%.”
Thank you, Joe, for all that you do for Office Sign Company. We truly wouldn’t
be the same without you!
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