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Production Assistant

SpeedPro
Downers Grove, IL Intern
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026
Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks
  • Opportunity for advancement

Part-Time Production Assistant

Compensation

  • $17-25/hour (based on experience and availability)
  • Flexible, as-needed scheduling
  • Hours vary based on workload (some weeks 15-20 hours, some weeks less)
  • Training provided
  • Free food and snacks

At SpeedPro Windy City, we create visual experiences that change the world. We help businesses bring ideas to life through large-format graphics, fleet wraps, wall murals, floor graphics, and signage you see at businesses, universities, and sports arenas across Chicagoland.

We're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Production Assistant to support our team on an on-call basis. This is not a guaranteed-hours position, we call when we need you, typically with a few days notice. Ideal for someone who values flexibility over a fixed schedule and wants supplemental income without a rigid commitment. For the right person, this role has potential to grow into a set schedule and full-time position as business needs evolve.

Tasks

  • Support printing and production workflow
  • Prepare, finish, and pack printed materials (cutting, weeding, laminating, mounting)
  • Receive and organize incoming material deliveries
  • Maintain a clean work environment and organized inventory
  • Assist with quality checks on finished products
  • Pack, label, and prep orders for shipping or delivery
  • Install simple vinyl graphics
  • Learn to operate large-format printers, laminators, and plotters over time

Requirements

  • Reliable and available on short notice
  • Own reliable transportation
  • Ability to follow instructions and learn processes
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
  • Valid driver's license (preferred, not required)

Preferred But Not Required

  • Experience in printing, signage, or manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with vinyl, substrates, or finishing techniques
  • Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop basics

Ideal For

  • College students who can work irregular hours
  • Retirees with printing/signage background seeking flexible work
  • Skilled tradespeople between jobs or seeking extra income
  • Anyone who prefers flexibility over a fixed schedule

Compensation: $17.00 - $25.00 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.

Salary : $17 - $25

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