Screen Printing Press Operator
Cover Stitches LLC is looking for an experienced, dependable Screen Printing Press Operator to join our production team.
We are seeking someone who understands the complete screen-printing process and can help keep production running efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards and a clean, organized shop.
Language: Applicants may speak English or Spanish. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate automatic and/or manual screen-printing presses
- Set up screens, squeegees, flood bars, and inks for production
- Register multi-color jobs accurately
- Mix inks and match colors, including Pantone (PMS) colors
- Perform test prints and make adjustments before production
- Monitor print quality throughout each production run
- Load and unload garments and other printable products
- Properly cure printed garments and monitor dryer settings
- Break down jobs and clean equipment after production
- Remove ink and tape from screens
- Reclaim screens, including removing emulsion and preparing screens for reuse
- Maintain screens and screen-printing equipment
- Keep inks, chemicals, tools, and supplies organized
- Maintain a clean and safe production area
- Perform basic troubleshooting and press adjustments
- Assist with general production duties when needed
- Follow job specifications, work orders, and production schedules
- Help ensure jobs are completed accurately and on time
Qualifications
- Previous screen-printing experience preferred
- Experience operating an automatic screen-printing press is a plus
- Knowledge of screen registration and multi-color printing
- Experience mixing inks and matching PMS colors
- Understanding of screen reclaiming and screen preparation
- Ability to identify and correct common printing problems
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
- Able to stand for extended periods and lift boxes, screens, and production materials as needed
- Must be able to communicate in either English or Spanish
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, keeps their work area clean, pays attention to print quality, and understands that good screen printing requires proper setup from the beginning of the job through final cleanup.
Company: Cover Stitches LLC
Position: Screen Printing Press Operator
Industry: Screen Printing / Custom Apparel / Embroidery
Language: English or Spanish
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
