Screen Print Press Operator

We are looking for applicants in our growing business in both screen print and embroidery. No experience is required we will train you to be a press operator in screen print and a great embroiderer in our embroidery department. We offer a fun, creative, fast paced environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Production Setup: This includes preparing screens, installing parts (such as ink rollers, stencils, or plates), and calibrating the machine for the specific run.
• Operation & Printing: Running manual or automatic screen-printing presses to apply designs. Operators monitor the process, ensuring registration (alignment) and color accuracy remain within tolerance throughout the production run.
• Quality Control: Conducting thorough checks during the printing process to identify issues like smudging, misregistration, or color inconsistencies.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance and basic repairs to ensure machinery operates efficiently. This includes troubleshooting issues like machine malfunctions or drying problems.
• Post-Production: Cleaning the printing press and peripherals, including reclaiming screens for reuse, and potentially assisting with drying, folding, and packing finished goods.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Proficiency: Ability to operate large, computer-controlled, or manual printing machinery and understand ink mixing and viscosity.
• Attention to Detail: Excellent eye for detail, color, and design is critical to ensure products match specifications and proofs.
• Physical Stamina: The role is physically demanding, requiring the ability to stand for long periods, work with chemicals, and regularly lift heavy items (often up to 50 lbs).
• Communication & Organization: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple work orders and effectively communicate with team members or coordinators to meet production deadlines.