Job Summary
Trinity Graphics is looking for an experienced Screen Printer to join our production teamWe’re looking for someone who doesn’t just know how to run a press — someone who loves screen printing.
Screen printing is a craft. It takes knowledge, patience, attention to detail, and a desire to continually get better. The best printers understand that every job is a little different and that the small adjustments made throughout a run can make a big difference in the final product.
If you take pride in your work, enjoy the process of turning a design into a great-looking print, and want to be part of a team that cares about quality, we’d love to meet you.
THE POSITION
This is an experienced automatic screen-printing position working primarily on our M&R automatic presses.
You should be comfortable setting up and running production jobs, registering screens, dialing in print settings, troubleshooting problems, and maintaining consistent quality from the first garment to the last.
But just as important, we’re looking for someone who understands that a great print shop is a team effort.
Everyone plays a part in getting a job out the door correctly and on time. We want someone who communicates, helps their teammates, takes ownership of their work, and takes pride in the shop as a whole.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Run M&R automatic screen-printing presses
- Set up and break down production jobs
- Register multi-color designs accurately Load screens, squeegees, flood bars, inks, and pallets
- Adjust off-contact, squeegee pressure, angle, stroke speed, flash timing, and dryer settings
- Monitor print quality throughout production runs
- Catch registration, coverage, placement, garment, and curing issues
- Keep production moving while maintaining high-quality standards
- Read and follow work orders and production notes
- Communicate job status and issues with the production team
- Keep the press and production area clean and organized
- Assist with basic press maintenance and troubleshooting
- Help wherever needed to keep the shop running smoothly
WHAT MAKES A GREAT TRINITY SCREEN-PRINTER?
We care about how you work just as much as what you know.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Takes pride in their work
- Has a strong eye for detail
- Enjoys the craft and process of screen printing
- Understands that consistency matters
- Wants to learn and improve their skills
- Works well with others
- Communicates clearly with teammates
- Takes ownership when something isn’t right Is willing to help outside of their immediate job when needed
- Keeps their workspace clean and organized
- Shows up on time and ready to work
- Has a positive, can-do attitude
- Understands that the quality of the finished product is a reflection of the entire team
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Required:
- Previous automatic screen-printing experience
- Experience setting up and running multi-color production jobs
- Strong understanding of screen-printing fundamentals A
- bility to identify and correct print-quality issues
- Good understanding of registration, ink coverage, curing, and production flow
M&R experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with the following is a plus:
- Plastisol printing
- Simulated process printing
- Water-based or discharge printing
- Screen reclaim, coating, and exposure
- Ink mixing and Pantone matching
- Printing on tees, hoodies, performance apparel, and specialty garments
- Flash units and conveyor dryers
- Basic press maintenance and troubleshooting
MORE THAN JUST A PRESS OPERATOR
At Trinity Graphics, we don’t want someone who simply comes in, runs a press, and goes home.
We want someone who cares about the work.
Someone who notices when a print isn’t quite right.
Someone who wants to understand why something isn’t working instead of simply working around it.
Someone who takes pride in seeing a finished job stacked and ready to ship.
And someone who understands that we’re all working toward the same goal — putting out great work for our customers and making the people around us better.
If that sounds like you, you’ll fit in well here.
Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- What automatic presses have you operated?
- How many years of screen-printing experience do you have?
- Do you have experience with M&R equipment?
- What types of jobs and garments are you comfortable printing?
Work Location: In person
