Production Assistant- Wide Format Printing

SpeedPro; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

SpeedPro Apex is a premier sign manufacturing and installation studio in Apex, NC. We are seeking a dependable Production Assistant to join our hands-on team, delivering high-quality graphics from setup to final inspection.

You will run wide-format printers, laminators, and plotters, ensuring precise color, alignment, and finish. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating wide-format printers, laminators, and plotters in a print, sign, or graphics environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong eye for color, alignment, and quality control.
• Able to prioritize tasks, multi-task, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Clear verbal and written communication; works well in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Print, operate, monitor, and perform routine maintenance on wide-format inkjet printers, plotters, and laminators.
• Finish graphics with mounting, laminating, trimming, cutting, and grommeting.
• Inspect finished products to ensure SpeedPro’s quality standards before delivery or installation.
• Package finished jobs, update order statuses, and log inventory levels for inks, vinyl, and media.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized production area.
• Collaborate with design, sales, and install teams to keep projects on schedule.

Skills

Equipment operation

Quality control

Time management

Communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Wide-format printers

Laminators

Plotters

Job description

About SpeedPro Apex

At SpeedPro Apex, we bring brands to life. We are a premier, award winning sign manufacturing and installation studio catering to local businesses, major brands, and marketing agencies. From high-impact vehicle wraps and wall murals to tradeshow displays and event signage, our team turns big ideas into stunning visual realities.

Production Assistant

As our business continues to expand, we are looking for a dependable, driven Production Assistant to join our team. If you thrive in a hands-on environment, take pride in exceptional craftsmanship, and bring a positive, team-oriented attitude, we’d love to speak with you!

Role Overview

The Production Assistant plays a crucial role in our day-to-day manufacturing process. You will be responsible for setting up, printing, finishing, and inspecting high-quality graphics using industry-leading wide-format equipment. This is a hands-on role requiring meticulous attention to detail and a passion for precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Print & Equipment Operation: Operate, monitor, and perform routine maintenance on wide-format inkjet printers, plotters, and laminators.
• Graphic Finishing: Perform precise finishing work, including mounting, laminating, trimming, cutting, and grommeting.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect all finished products to ensure they meet SpeedPro’s strict quality standards before delivery or installation.
• Inventory & Order Prep: Package finished jobs securely, update order statuses for customer pickup or delivery, and help log inventory levels for inks, vinyl, and media.
• Shop Upkeep: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized production line and work area.
• Team Collaboration: Active participation in team meetings and seamless communication with design, sales, and install teams to keep projects running on schedule.

Qualifications & Skills

• Required Experience: Hands-on experience operating wide-format printers, laminators, and plotters in a print, sign, or graphics environment.
• Detail-Oriented & Accountable: Strong eye for color, alignment, and quality control.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task, and hit tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills; works well in a collaborative team setting.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and handle large media rolls safely.

Bonus Points For

• Experience operating CNC routers/Zünd cutters or specialized shop tools.
• On-site sign or vehicle wrap installation experience.
• Basic Graphic Design knowledge (Adobe Creative Cloud / prepress preparation).

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.