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SpeedPro

Production & Pre-Press Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$21 - $24/hr

Top 150 Largest 'Large Format Printers in North America' * Perfect 5-star reviews We don't list ... You'll be hands-on across pre-press, production, finishing, and delivery . This is not "push button ...

Marketing.com

Pre-Press Operator

Breese, IL · On-site

Check printed product for obvious quality problems such as fold, bunch, count, or anything else that would detract from product quality. Notify 2nd Press Operator or Press Operator of any quality ...

Marketing.com.

Pre-Press Operator

Breese, IL · On-site

Check printed product for obvious quality problems such as fold, bunch, count, or anything else that would detract from product quality. Notify 2nd Press Operator or Press Operator of any quality ...

Splintek Inc.

Senior Graphic Designer

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$60K - $82K/yr

Layout printed content and barcodes to be printed on corrugated boxes ... Printing and Pre-press Production * Possess an understanding of vendors' production processes (off ...

TekSky

Printing Press Operator

Thonotosassa, FL · On-site

Experience in the Printing and Pre-Press processes, including layout preparation and equipment setup * Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during production * Knowledge of safety ...

Twelve NYC

Production Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70K/yr

Role Summary As a Production Artist at Twelve, you will play a critical role in ensuring the ... You will be responsible for the pre-press stage of the packaging process, preparing printer-ready ...

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DTF Print & Heat Press Production Specialist

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$22 - $30/hr

DTF Print & Heat Press Production Specialist Stonewerx Promotional is a leader in custom-branded promotional products and decorated apparel. We are looking for a skilled, dependable, and detail ...

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TwelveNYC

Production Artist

Brooklyn, NY · Hybrid

$70K/yr

Role Summary: As a Production Artist at Twelve, you will play a critical role in ensuring the ... You will be responsible for the pre-press stage of the packaging process, preparing printer-ready ...

Printpack

Pre-Press Technician

Rhinelander, WI

This dual-role position supports plate making, mounting and ink adjustment operations to ensure optimal print quality and production efficiency. This position requires a combination of technical ...

Printpack

Pre-Press Technician

Rhinelander, WI · On-site

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pre-Press Technician to join our dynamic team ... Production of printing ink * Toning of printing ink to digitally matched color standards both at ...

Specialty

Graphic Design/Prepress

Purcellville, VA · On-site

Two years of relevant experience in a print, pre-press, or production environment required * Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and pre-press/desktop publishing tools on both Mac and PC * Working ...

TwelveNYC

Production Artist

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$70K/yr

Role Summary: As a Production Artist at Twelve, you will play a critical role in ensuring the ... You will be responsible for the pre-press stage of the packaging process, preparing printer-ready ...

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Production & Pre-Press Associate

Chicago, IL • On-site

SpeedPro
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$21 - $24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

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Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Free food & snacks
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

Production & Pre-Press Associate
Full-Time | On-Site | Chicago (South Loop)
SpeedPro Imaging - Chicago Loop2028 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Core Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm
(With occasional "events exist and deadlines are not theoretical" hours)
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THIS PART. REALLY
This role is not remote.
This role is not entry-level.
This role is not your vibe-check, side hustle, or for career exploration
If you have not already worked in a large-format print production environment, please do not apply. This isn't arrogance - it's efficiency. Yours and ours.
Recruiters, staffing agencies, headhunters or talent whisperers who "just want to hop on a quick call":
Please don't contact us. We won't respond
This is not a challenge. It's a boundary.
Now that we've got that out of the way....
ABOUT SPEEDPRO CHICAGO LOOP
We're entering our 11th year, and we run a studio that performs at a level most print shops talk about and very few actually hit.
A few facts (because vibes are nice, but results pay the rent):
  • Top-10 performing studio nationally
  • IFA's Franchisee of the Year
  • Inc. 5000 Regional honoree
  • Top 150 Largest 'Large Format Printers in North America'
  • Perfect 5-star reviews

We don't list awards to impress you - we list them so you understand our standard.
We produce big, complex, time-sensitive graphics for brands, agencies, events, and tradeshows where failure is not an option. Our work is large, fast, unforgiving, and highly visible. We like it that way.
THE ROLE (WHO THIS GIG IS ACTUALLY FOR)
This job is for someone who already knows production and wants to do it at a higher level, with better tools, and fewer self-inflicted problems.
You'll be hands-on across pre-press, production, finishing, and delivery. This is not "push button and pray it prints." This is craftsmanship under pressure - the kind that feels good when you nail it.
Think of this job posting as a Bumble compatibility filter. Swipe right if you:
  • Get mildly offended by sloppy files
  • Treat deadlines with the seriousness of a court date
  • Feel pride when something comes off the table looking perfect
  • Prefer solving problems versus explaining why something didn't happen

HOWEVER, you should swipe left if "yeah, it's good enough" is an attractive personality trait; because if so, we can promise this job will be one of your shortest relationships.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
  • Running printers, cutters, laminators, and finishing equipment with an obsessive focus
  • Catching file issues before they turn into uncomfortable meetings
  • Making smart decisions on color, materials, and finishing
  • Laminating, trimming, weeding, sewing, packing, loading, unloading--whatever is required
  • Managing multiple jobs without drama, panic or disappearing mid-shift
  • Occasionally leaving the building to deliver something important (fresh air included with compensation package)

Equipment You'll Work With
EFI Pro 30H Hybrid Flatbed
Canon Océ Colorado M5
Mutoh XpertJet 661 (ADA signage)
Esko CNC Cutter/Router
Kala Mistral Laminator
Juki Sewing Machine
Acrylic Heat Bender
(If that list makes you nod confidently with understanding instead of Googling in complete bewilderment - excellent.)
NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS
Let's keep this efficient:
  • 4+ years in a large-format print or sign shop
  • Fluent in Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design (Adobe Creative Suite), as well as RIP software like Onyx or Fiery
  • Solid grasp of file prep, bleed, color, substrates, finishing
  • Comfortable moving fast without cutting corners
  • Organized, reliable, and capable of working independently
  • Able to lift 60 lb rolls of vinyl and heavy substrates
  • Willing to flex hours occasionally when reality shows up unannounced

Nice-to-Haves (Career Accelerators):
  • AI Image generation (any platform)
  • CNC routing
  • 3D packaging or CAD
  • Sewing or specialty finishing
  • ADA sign making protocols

WHO THRIVES HERE
People who do well here are usually:
  • Calm when others spiral
  • Detail-obsessed, but not paralyzed by perfection
  • Team-oriented without needing hand-holding, constant reassurance or ceremonial praise
  • Comfortable being accountable
  • Intolerant of mediocrity

We joke. We help each other. We move fast. We don't babysit.
ABOUT THE OWNERS
SpeedPro Chicago Loop is partner-owned by Eric Lazar (former media & mobile tech executive, Marine Corps veteran) and Rebecca Considine (broadcast TV sales leader).
They run the studio the same way they've built every successful team:
clear expectations, real accountability, zero B.S. - and humor where it belongs.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
  • $21-$26/hour, based on experience
  • Full-time (40 hrs/week + overtime as needed and available)
  • Monthly & annual performance bonuses
  • 401(k) with employer contribution after 1 year of service
  • Healthcare stipend
  • Transportation stipend

FINAL WORDS (YES, READ THESE TOO)
  • Integrity, Judgment, Initiative and Dependability are mandatory traits
  • Military veterans encouraged to apply
  • Valid driver's license preferred
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

HOW TO APPLY:
Provide a short cover letter, resume, and portfolio (if applicable):
No phone calls
No walk-ins
No recruiters
If you want to work in a high-performing shop that actually delivers, with people who take the work seriously (but not themselves), and you meet the requirements - we'd genuinely like to hear from you.
Compensation: $21.00 - $24.00 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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