Benefits:

Company parties
Competitive salary
Free food & snacks
Training & development
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Vision insurance

Compensation & Benefits

$22-28/hour, based on experience
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Training and development opportunities
Free food and snacks

At SpeedPro Windy City, we create visual experiences that change the world. How? 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.
We act with energy, passion, and professionalism. We're backed by a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us.

The Wide Format Print Technician reports directly to the Production Manager and owns print output in the studio: taking approved files from preflight through RIP, print, lamination, cutting, and final quality check. This position plays a critical role in the franchise's profit and margin potential through fast turnaround, consistent color, right-the-first-time output, and efficient use of materials. Sales, design, and installation are handled by other team members. Your job is that what comes off the printer is correct.

Responsibilities

Preflight incoming customer and designer files for resolution, bleed, color mode, fonts, dimensions, and overprint before anything goes to press
Set up and run jobs through the RIP (ONYX): profiles, nesting, tiling, cut paths, and color management
Operate and maintain HP Latex, Canon Colorado, Esko XN24 and similar wide-format printers, plus laminators and plotters, including daily checks, media loading, calibration, and routine maintenance
Print, laminate, contour cut, weed, mount, and finish vehicle, wall, window, floor, and rigid signage jobs to spec
Match color to brand standards and prior runs; own reprints when output is not right
Check every finished piece against the work order before it leaves production
Track ink and media, flag reorders, and minimize waste
Install smaller graphics such as wall decals and window films as needed
Pack, label, and prep completed orders for pickup, shipping, or delivery
Update job status in CoreBridge so the front desk always knows where a job stands

Requirements

2+ years operating wide-format inkjet in a commercial print or sign environment
Hands-on experience with HP Latex, Canon Colorado, or comparable roll-to-roll printers (Roland, Mimaki, Epson SureColor)
Working knowledge of RIP software (ONYX, Caldera, Versaworks, Fiery XF, or similar)
Prepress and preflight skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat
Knowledge of vinyl films, laminates, substrates, and finishing techniques
Keen attention to detail and commitment to quality
Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for extended periods

Preferred Qualifications

Flatbed or UV printing experience
Contour cutting and cut-path setup (i-cut, Graphtec, Summa, or Esko)
Experience with vehicle wrap panel layout and templates
Familiarity with CoreBridge or similar print MIS

Compensation: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

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.

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