Production Coordinator

SpeedPro Monmouth County; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

SpeedPro NJ Shore in Eatontown, NJ is seeking a Production Coordinator to work closely with the Production Manager and Owner, handling tasks from digital proofs to finishing on printed projects.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator), experience with large-format printers, laminators, plotters and finishing, and an associate/bachelor’s in graphic design; must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator.
• Experience with large-format printers, laminators, plotters, and finishing.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in graphic design (or similar program).
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare digital proofs & print-ready files and add path cut lines.
• Rip files for printing and perform mechanical graphic design tasks.
• Enter orders in workflow software and communicate with customers.
• Operate and maintain large-format printers, laminators, and routers.
• Inspect finished print work for defects and review order details for accuracy.
• Assist with inventory management and order fulfillment.
• Weed vinyl, hem, apply grommets, and install vinyl on flat surfaces.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Graphic design

Large-format printing

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Printers / laminators / plotters

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

At SpeedPro NJ Shore, we create visual experiences that change the world. We help businesses bring ideas to life by creating lively and impactful content. 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 needs.

The Production Coordinator will work directly with the Production Manager and Owner. The Production Coordinator will spend 30% of their time on a computer and 70% of the time on their feet helping “finish” assorted print work.

30% of computer time will encompass the following

• Inspect customer files, provide digital proofs, and make the graphics print-ready
• Adding Path Cut Lines to certain files.
• “Ripping” files to print.
• Mechanical graphic design needs for assorted needs. This can vary from a simple banner all the way to a vehicle advertisement.
• Entering orders into our workflow software.
• Communicating with customers by email and telephone concerning specific details on orders.
• Using our software to ship an order via UPS or Fedex.

70% of time on their feet helping finish printed jobs.

• Operate and maintain large-format printers, laminators, and routers.
• Inspected completed print work to ensure there are no defects.
• Reviewing order details to ensure all elements are produced accurately.
• Weeding vinyl
• Hemming & applying grommets to banners.
• Using a straight Edge and knife to cut orders apart.
• Installing vinyl onto flat surfaces.
• Assisting with inventory management.

Ideal candidates will also possess

• 2+ years of working with Adobe creative suites. Solid knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is a must.
• Experience with large-format printers, laminators, plotters, and graphic and signage finishing
• Associate or bachelor’s Degree in graphic design (or similar program)
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.