Production Assistant

Production Assistant

At SpeedPro Imaging, we create visual experiences that change the world. We help businesses bring ideas to life by creating content that makes life more fun and marketing more impactful. We give our clients the power to truly engage their customers. We're the ones behind that fleet of trucks you see everywhere, and we're also the ones that design, produce and install the wall and floor murals you see at businesses, universities and sports arenas across the U.S. We specialize in large-format graphics that give our customers the wow-factor their business needed. At SpeedPro Imaging, we act with energy, passion, and professionalism. We're backed by a culture of innovations and entrepreneurship, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. The Production Assistant reports directly to the Production Manager and is primarily responsible for assisting/finishing of various wide-format specialty printing products. This position plays a critical role in the franchise's profit and margin potential through quality control, outstanding performance in fast turn-around times, high-quality product output, and efficiency with materials to minimize waste.

These are some of the things you get to do:

• Receive, process, and maintain orders for large format finishing.
• Mounting printed media to substrates
• Laminating large format printed graphics
• Trimming and cutting
• Packaging and shipping
• Prioritize work based on customer needs, workload, and machine capabilities.
• Laminate, trim, and custom cut digital print products as required.
• Evaluate product and make adjustments for good level of quality.
• Troubleshoot problems that occur during job submission or the printing process.
• Inspect finished work for quality, accuracy, count, and sizes.
• Minor maintenance includes cleaning, replenishing consumables, replacing filters, and waste containers.
• Gather, organize, and wrap completed work for delivery to customers or the next department.
• Report mechanical failure to the Production Manager or Branch Manager.
• Work overtime when necessary.

What we are looking for in your background:

• 2+ years' experience in large format finishing such as signage, posters, window graphics etc.
• General knowledge of equipment and materials used in large-format printing and mounting.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to work as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and resourcefully with minimal oversight.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Ability to understand and communicate job-related information clearly and concisely.
• Able to multi-task while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is not mandatory but is an asset.

Working at SpeedPro and in the large-format printing industry, gives you a chance to be creative. You will be hands-on, in the field, solving problems and meeting clients to make custom solutions every day. As a national brand, specializing in a variety of printed products, SpeedPro takes great pride in partnering with our long-term, satisfied clients. Our goal is to be considered an extension of each client's marketing team, and we collaborate with partners to determine the right solution for you and your business's end customer.

At SpeedPro, we value the relationship between our clients and their customers and deliver quality work on time, every time. With a nationwide network of more than 130 studios, the same standard for excellence in printing, timeliness, and customer service is guaranteed. This is why we have an exceptional net promoter score with our clients of 96.

Working at an independently owned and operated SpeedPro studio sets you up for a bright future. Studio employees experience a fast-paced work environment with new challenges and rewarding opportunities every day. If you are looking for a monotonous desk job, this is not the right job for you.