DTG Operator

Job Description

Job Description

HOURS: 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:30am-2:30pm 2 nd Shift: Monday – Thursday, 2:30pm – 12:30am

REPORTS TO: DTG Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Pre-employment Screening: Background Check, Education Verification, References, Drug Test, Pre Work Screen

We work with businesses and organizations of all kinds to provide them with personalized promotional products. A small part of their job is the biggest part of ours – that’s why one of our core values is to provide remarkable service. When you work here, you’ll be treated with the same level of respect and positive attitude.

As a direct to garment (DTG) machine operator – 1st shift, you will be making our customer’s artwork come alive by producing digitally printed garments in a highly efficient production environment.

Here’s what a typical day might look like. (These are the essential functions of the job). Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrate the eight core principles that guide every 4imprint teammate on a daily basis: Honesty, Curiosity, Collaboration, Flexibility, Accountability, Empathy, Positive Attitude, and Humility.
• Effectively interpret work orders and job aids to ensure accurate execution of job responsibilities.
• Inspect print quality and graphic placement to ensure high quality, accurate prints.
• Setting up, operating, and troubleshooting a DTG printer to digitally decorate garments with customer-supplied artwork in an efficient high production environment.
• Manage computer files and project statuses as necessary in the order management software.
• Prioritize order completion based on the due date and execute DTG tasks including reviewing work orders and machine setup.

• Stage orders in preparation for DTG printing.
• Inspect print quality and graphic placement to ensure high-quality, accurate prints.
• Finish, touch-up & remove excess ink defects from garments.
• Fold and package garments per specifications.
• Ensure accuracy on each order. Verify counts, decoration locations and sizes.
• Properly record scrap, production, and replacements.
• Book out orders on computer system.
• Enter data into production logs.

• Pull replacements from internal stock.
• Help in Finishing, Digital Print and other areas when needed and when time allows.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Comply with safety procedures, rules and regulations.
• Keep an organized workflow for smooth, quick, and consistent output.
• Help out in embroidery, digital print, or other areas when needed and when time allows.
• Stay current with DTG shipping procedures.

You might be a fit for this position if you are:

• Someone who can communicate effectively as well as work independently and as a team player.
• A multi-tasker who is ready to act in any situation.
• Organized and focused on the details that matter.
• Someone who enjoys change and trying new things.
• Fluent with computers, alphanumeric data, mechanically inclined.
• Energetic and set a positive example for others.

Required education/skills/experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  • What if I don’t have a high school diploma or equivalent?
    • 4imprint is an organization committed to learning and curiosity. We’ll work with you on your journey to earning this equivalency, within your first 1 year of employment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to adapt to a swiftly changing work environment.
• Detail oriented with a professional attitude.
• Prior experience operating an automatic screen-printing press, DTG machine, or embroidery machine is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds on a frequent/occasional basis.
• Please refer to the physical requirements form for details on the physical requirements of this role.

Work Environment:

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties, responsibilities, and physical demands listed in this job description.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation(s) will be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others (verbally and in writing).
• Work will be performed at 4imprint, Oshkosh.

This position requires final candidates to undergo a pre-work screen, to ensure that you are able to perform your duties safely. If you do not pass the pre-work screen, we will withdraw the job offer, unless there is reasonable accommodation that will enable you to effectively perform the position’s essential functions.

H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

The following five drugs or classes of drugs will be tested for: 1) Marijuana (THC) 2) Cocaine Metabolites 3) Phencyclidine 4) Amphetamines (Class) 5) Opiate Metabolites.

4imprint has a drug-free workplace policy.