Screen Print Operator

Summary Ironwear is hiring a Screen Printing Operator to customize safety vests and other personal protective equipment at our Deer Park, Texas facility. You'll work in a dedicated print room with screen-printing presses and drying equipment, producing consistent prints on protective apparel. Ironwear is hiring a Screen Printing Operator to customize safety vests and other personal protective equipment at our Deer Park, Texas facility. You'll work in a dedicated print room with screen-printing presses and drying equipment, producing consistent prints on protective apparel. You'll take each screen-printing job from screen and ink preparation through printing, drying and quality checks. Pad-printing and heat-transfer jobs may also be part of the role depending on current work orders. This is a full-time, on-site position. Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Responsibilities Set up and register multi-color screen-printing jobs Adjust print alignment and prepare inks and materials to match each job's requirements Match artwork, work orders and pick tickets to the correct screens and products before printing Operate screen-printing, pad-printing, heat-transfer and drying equipment safely. Follow safety procedures when handling inks and cleaning materials, and promptly report equipment problems Check placement, alignment, color consistency and ink coverage against artwork and work orders at setup and throughout production. Make adjustments or promptly report quality issues Clean and maintain printing equipment, prepare and reclaim screens, and keep the work area organized Coordinate with the production team to meet daily output expectations and shipping deadlines Nice to have Previous experience with screen-printing presses, pad-printing equipment or heat-transfer equipment. Two or more years of printing experience is a plus Familiarity with job setup and breakdown, screen preparation and reclamation, ink mixing, multi-color print registration, and four-color or simulated-process printing Basic mechanical aptitude or previous hands-on manufacturing or production experience Requirements Attention to detail, ability to follow work instructions, and willingness to learn printing processes and equipment Basic computer skills for order lookups and updates Clear communication, organization and the ability to work with a production team Must be legally authorized to work in the United States Work environment This role involves standing for extended periods in a dedicated print room. Benefits Employee-only medical insurance premiums paid in full by Ironwear Dependent medical coverage available at additional cost Dental coverage available at employee expense Vision benefits available Paid time off and paid holidays 401(k) with company match #J-18808-Ljbffr