Production Specialist Wide Format Print/ Signage
SpeedPro, Blountville, TN, United States
Production Assistant
At SpeedPro Commercial Graphics, we create visual experiences that change the world. We help businesses bring ideas to life by creating graphics that make life more fun and marketing more impactful. We give our clients the power to truly visually engage. 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 our area. We specialize in large-format printing, signage and 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 teamwork, creativity, value, speed, and detail. We're looking for exceptional talent to join our fast-growing team. We are B2B only, partnering with well-known organizations and the most recognizable brands throughout our region. You'll interact with professional high-level decision-makers and help deliver high-visibility work that people actually see in the real world. Core values (how we work): Teamwork
we grow and win as a team. Creativity
we solve problems with ideas, not excuses Value
we consistently search for and deliver value to clients and our business Timeliness (speed)
we move with urgency and keep promises Attention to detail
we get it right the first time The Role
This role owns daily production execution on the floor. You will take the production job queue, keep multiple machines and jobs moving, fit in maintenance and cleaning tasks, and produce finished work with speed, quality, and efficiency. This is a hands-on role for someone who can think ahead, manage multiple priorities without getting overloaded, and keep output moving without avoidable mistakes. You understand the difference between busy and productive. You will report to the Production Manager and work laterally with the Operations/Project Coordinator. The right person for this seat is fast, detail-oriented, technically minded, and highly independent within their lane. This is for someone who naturally leans forward, anticipates the next move, and flat-out gets stuff done. Primary Responsibilities
Production Execution: Own daily output across active jobs on the production floor Run wide-format production work across signage, graphics, and architectural film/artwork projects Juggles multiple jobs, machines, and priorities moving efficiently throughout the day while shifting gears when priorities change. Produce clean, accurate work without avoidable rework Equipment and Shop Flow: Set up, operate, and maintain roll printers, flatbed printers, laminators, plotters, and CNC cutter/router equipment Monitor machine behavior and make smart adjustments to protect quality and throughput Complete daily cleaning and routine maintenance as part of normal production flow Keep the production space clean, organized, and ready to run Finishing and Quality: Execute finishing and fabrication tasks required to complete work accurately and on time Catch, report and fix issues early before they become wasted material, lost time, or missed deadlines Maintain strong attention to detail across production, finishing, packaging, and readiness for next steps Follow production standards that protect consistency, quality, and speed Team Execution: Communicate laterally with the Operations/Project Coordinator to keep work moving cleanly Train and task future Production Assistant hires as the team grows Stay ahead of the next step instead of waiting to be told what to do Bring urgency, reliability, and follow-through to the floor every day What success looks like: Production moves fast, cleanly, and predictably. Machines stay running, jobs get completed with minimal mistakes, and the floor stays organized and ready instead of reactive or clogged. Ideal candidates will also possess: A strong instinct for pace and urgency without creating chaos The ability to juggle multiple active jobs and machines at once Ability to flex and adapt on the fly when the plan/priorities change A practical, no-excuses approach to solving production problems Strong independent work habits and clear lateral communication Pride in clean execution, finished output, and a well-run floor A natural tendency to anticipate the next move Other skills or backgrounds of interest: Adobe Creative Suite experience Vinyl or film installation experience Other evidence of skills or trades working and creating with your hands and machines Working at SpeedPro: You'll work on visible, real-world projects using professional large-format production equipment to produce graphics and signage that show up in businesses, campuses, vehicles, and public spaces throughout the region. This is a fast-moving role for someone who likes hands-on work, real output, and a day that rewards pace, precision, and initiative. Requirements: Print production experience with relevant machines, software, and fabrication/finishing techniques, or experience in high-volume, short-run custom manufacturing with multiple machines and frequent setups High attention to detail Enjoys hands-on work Technical mind for understanding machine behavior and production flow Strong sense of urgency and real bias toward getting things done Ability to work on your feet for a full 8-hour shift Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly Ability to operate machinery safely with required PPE Reliable, consistent attendance Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
At SpeedPro Commercial Graphics, we create visual experiences that change the world. We help businesses bring ideas to life by creating graphics that make life more fun and marketing more impactful. We give our clients the power to truly visually engage. 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 our area. We specialize in large-format printing, signage and 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 teamwork, creativity, value, speed, and detail. We're looking for exceptional talent to join our fast-growing team. We are B2B only, partnering with well-known organizations and the most recognizable brands throughout our region. You'll interact with professional high-level decision-makers and help deliver high-visibility work that people actually see in the real world. Core values (how we work): Teamwork
we grow and win as a team. Creativity
we solve problems with ideas, not excuses Value
we consistently search for and deliver value to clients and our business Timeliness (speed)
we move with urgency and keep promises Attention to detail
we get it right the first time The Role
This role owns daily production execution on the floor. You will take the production job queue, keep multiple machines and jobs moving, fit in maintenance and cleaning tasks, and produce finished work with speed, quality, and efficiency. This is a hands-on role for someone who can think ahead, manage multiple priorities without getting overloaded, and keep output moving without avoidable mistakes. You understand the difference between busy and productive. You will report to the Production Manager and work laterally with the Operations/Project Coordinator. The right person for this seat is fast, detail-oriented, technically minded, and highly independent within their lane. This is for someone who naturally leans forward, anticipates the next move, and flat-out gets stuff done. Primary Responsibilities
Production Execution: Own daily output across active jobs on the production floor Run wide-format production work across signage, graphics, and architectural film/artwork projects Juggles multiple jobs, machines, and priorities moving efficiently throughout the day while shifting gears when priorities change. Produce clean, accurate work without avoidable rework Equipment and Shop Flow: Set up, operate, and maintain roll printers, flatbed printers, laminators, plotters, and CNC cutter/router equipment Monitor machine behavior and make smart adjustments to protect quality and throughput Complete daily cleaning and routine maintenance as part of normal production flow Keep the production space clean, organized, and ready to run Finishing and Quality: Execute finishing and fabrication tasks required to complete work accurately and on time Catch, report and fix issues early before they become wasted material, lost time, or missed deadlines Maintain strong attention to detail across production, finishing, packaging, and readiness for next steps Follow production standards that protect consistency, quality, and speed Team Execution: Communicate laterally with the Operations/Project Coordinator to keep work moving cleanly Train and task future Production Assistant hires as the team grows Stay ahead of the next step instead of waiting to be told what to do Bring urgency, reliability, and follow-through to the floor every day What success looks like: Production moves fast, cleanly, and predictably. Machines stay running, jobs get completed with minimal mistakes, and the floor stays organized and ready instead of reactive or clogged. Ideal candidates will also possess: A strong instinct for pace and urgency without creating chaos The ability to juggle multiple active jobs and machines at once Ability to flex and adapt on the fly when the plan/priorities change A practical, no-excuses approach to solving production problems Strong independent work habits and clear lateral communication Pride in clean execution, finished output, and a well-run floor A natural tendency to anticipate the next move Other skills or backgrounds of interest: Adobe Creative Suite experience Vinyl or film installation experience Other evidence of skills or trades working and creating with your hands and machines Working at SpeedPro: You'll work on visible, real-world projects using professional large-format production equipment to produce graphics and signage that show up in businesses, campuses, vehicles, and public spaces throughout the region. This is a fast-moving role for someone who likes hands-on work, real output, and a day that rewards pace, precision, and initiative. Requirements: Print production experience with relevant machines, software, and fabrication/finishing techniques, or experience in high-volume, short-run custom manufacturing with multiple machines and frequent setups High attention to detail Enjoys hands-on work Technical mind for understanding machine behavior and production flow Strong sense of urgency and real bias toward getting things done Ability to work on your feet for a full 8-hour shift Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly Ability to operate machinery safely with required PPE Reliable, consistent attendance Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour