Experienced Garment Screen Printer

The Screen Print Operator is responsible for operating manual and automatic printing equipment to fulfill print jobs on garments. This role contributes to the success of the company by producing high quality and consistent prints in a timely manner to meet the customer’s expectations. This is a non-exempt, full-time position requiring an average of 40 hours per week. Although overtime is expected during high volume periods, the typical schedule is during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Operates printing equipment to quickly and efficiently fulfill orders and meet deadlines
• Monitors print quality throughout the process to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality of each job; escalates complex print issues to Senior Print Operator or Management to ensure the order is not completed without meeting quality standards
• Performs routine upkeep or maintenance on all printing equipment and notifies Senior Print Operator or Management of any necessary issues or repairs needed
• Reclaim, coat, and burn screens
• Setup and registration of each order including mixing inks
• Follow all safety protocols
• Maintain and update production logs
• Clean up and resetting equipment after each order
• Training other team members as needed
• Other duties and tasks as needed, such as cleaning and organizing production areas
  
  

Requirements

• Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Previous printing experience with manual and automatic screen printing presses
• Previous screen preparation experience
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently and independently
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to meet tight deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced production environment
• Available to work overtime as needed
• Basic to intermediate computer skills Physical Requirements:
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of standing and operating machinery
• Available to work (hours): Monday - Friday during regular business hours. Occasional evening, weekend and holiday hours may be necessary during peak seasons.
  
  

Benefits

Full time employees are eligible for health coverage, paid time off, holiday pay. Overtime available.