Screen Print Press Operator

Job Description

Job Description

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.