Hiring: Large Format Print Technician - HP Latex/Canon Colorado Company: SpeedPro Location: Downers Grove, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:07:02 About the job Experience: •2+ years operating wide-format inkjet in a commercial print or sign environment Required Skills: •Preflight incoming customer and designer files for resolution, bleed, color mode, fonts, dimensions, and overprint before anything goes to press •Set up and run jobs through the RIP (ONYX): profiles, nesting, tiling, cut paths, and color management •Operate and maintain HP Latex, Canon Colorado, Esko XN24 and similar wide-format printers, plus laminators and plotters, including daily checks, media loading, calibration, and routine maintenance •Print, laminate, contour cut, weed, mount, and finish vehicle, wall, window, floor, and rigid signage jobs to spec •Match color to brand standards and prior runs; own reprints when output is not right •Check every finished piece against the work order before it leaves production •Track ink and media, flag reorders, and minimize waste •Install smaller graphics such as wall decals and window films as needed Qualifications: •Applied hands-on capability in HP Latex, Canon Colorado, or comparable roll-to-roll printers (Roland, Mimaki, Epson SureColor) •Solid functional working knowledge of RIP software (ONYX, Caldera, Versaworks, Fiery XF, or similar) •Prepress and preflight skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat •Knowledge of vinyl films, laminates, substrates, and finishing techniques •Keen attention to detail and commitment to quality •Valid driver's license with clean driving record •Demonstrated capacity to lift 50+ lbs and stand for extended periods •Flatbed or UV printing experience •Contour cutting and cut-path setup (i-cut, Graphtec, Summa, or Esko) •Operational familiarity with CoreBridge or similar print MIS Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!