What are the responsibilities and job description for the DTFX Printer & Heat Press Operator - Day and Night Shift position at Lakeshirts?
Job Description
Job Description
HEAT UP YOUR CAREER | PRINT. CUT. HEAT. REPEAT.
THE OPPORTUNITY :
Lakeshirts, a leading wholesale supplier of custom-designed apparel and accessories, is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to fill the role of Direct to Film (DTFx) & Heat Press operator. The ideal candidate will be able to help grow this operation by backing up the Lead in printing DTFx and spot sublimation designs, as well as being able to operate various heat press machines. This team member will also coordinate with adjacent departments in order to ensure the timely production of high-quality designs on garments and hats.
Schedule : Monday-Friday 8a-4p (Days) or Monday - Thursday 4pm-2am (Nights)
A Typical Day (job functions) | Prepare Produce Prioritize
- Operate the DTFx printer and heat press machines, including spot sublimation designs / application
- Ensure proper temperature, pressure, timing and precise application for each technique
- Convert and set up inks for the machine in via computer, ensuring they are ready for production
- Send approved art to the DTFx machine and oversee its operation
- Run the DTFx machine efficiently to produce high-quality designs on garments
- Perform quality control checks on garments to ensure impeccable quality
- Conduct light maintenance on the DTFx printer to ensure continuous operation
- Utilize Excel and Adobe Illustrator to manage art files and design setups
- Move jobs along our valuestream via computer program (Zion) to ensure timely delivery to the next department
- Solve problems that arise during machine operation or workflow, ensuring minimal disruptions and optimal efficiency
- Maintain Lakeshirts' acceptable standard of quality
- Follow safety practices; identify problems and work to resolve safety issues as they occur in accordance to OSHA standards
- Work actively with others in the department and company to achieve positive results
- Help in other areas as workflow allows, to contribute to our core value of TEAM
- Ability to lift 30-50 lbs continuously
- Perform other duties as assigned by the DTFx Lead, including special projects
Skills (qualifications) | Technical Aptitude Attention to Detail Quality Focus
WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE. At Lakeshirts, we believe in making work as awesome as the apparel we create. We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more!). We're a place where creativity meets culture, where ideas and innovation are encouraged, and where the atmosphere is truly one-of-a-kind. As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments and accessories for the resort, licensed collegiate, and K-12 markets, supported by over 1,000 ah-mazing team members from sea to shining sea.
OUR CULTURE TRULY SETS US APART. Life at Lakeshirts is all about embracing our core values, having fun, and working with great people who make every day an opportunity to thrive. We're looking for those who want to roll up their sleeves and make an impact while enjoying a culture that values creativity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and empowering each team member to define and elevate their success. We also foster a strong sense of community and are dedicated to wowing our customers on the daily.
LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT & SO IS WORK! Here's what you can expect when you join the Lakeshirts team :
Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job :
Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires good judgment, people-oriented, flexible, organized, diplomatic, reliable, enthusiastic, courteous, helpful, and patient.
Physical Demands :
NEVER (0%) : Climb, Crawl, Lift 25-50 lbs., Lift over 50 lbs., Carry 25-50 lbs., Carry over 50 lbs.
OCCASIONALLY (1%-33%) : Lift, Stand, Walk, Carry, Push, Pull, Balance, Bend, Twist, Reach, Lift under 10 lbs., Lift 10-24 lbs., Carry under 10 lbs., Carry 10-24 lbs., Reach above shoulder height, Reach at shoulder height, Reach below shoulder height
FREQUENTLY (34%-66%) : Reach below shoulder height
CONTINUOUSLY (67%-100%) : Sit
NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed, based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.
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