What is a vinyl installer and how to become one

Key steps to become a vinyl installer

1. Explore vinyl installer education requirements

   Most common vinyl installer degrees

   High School Diploma

   44.9 %

   Associate

   21.3 %

   Bachelor's

   19.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific vinyl installer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Vehicle Wraps	51.33%
   Tack	18.72%
   Floor Coverings	14.27%
   Customer Vehicles	8.67%
   Installation Process	7.01%

3. Complete relevant vinyl installer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New vinyl installers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a vinyl installer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real vinyl installer resumes.

4. Research vinyl installer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
   • Operate hydraulic and electric hoists.
   • Clean, prep, and install vinyl graphics on ambulances.
   • Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshot breakdowns and repair malfunctioning HVAC systems and components; utilize measuring and testing instruments.

5. Prepare your vinyl installer resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your vinyl installer resume.

   You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a vinyl installer resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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6. Apply for vinyl installer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a vinyl installer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams