Screen-Printing Operator 1000 sign-on bonus

Core Responsibilities

• Set up, register, and operate automatic screen-printing presses according to job specifications and approved samples
• Load screens in proper sequence and achieve fast, accurate registration
• Set and maintain off-contact, squeegee pressure, flood bars, stroke, and press speeds
• Mix and manage inks to approved formulas, maintaining viscosity, color accuracy, and opacity
• Maintain consistent print quality throughout the production run—no drifting, no “good enough”

Quality Ownership

• Produce and submit first articles for approval before full production
• Monitor prints continuously during the run (registration, color density, ink coverage)
• Pull samples at defined intervals and stop production immediately if quality falls out of spec
• Do not push bad work through to protect speed or counts

Throughput & Execution Discipline

• Run the press at agreed-upon production speeds without sacrificing quality
• Execute jobs in released sequence; do not self-reorder work
• Communicate immediately if anything threatens sustained output or on-time delivery
• Maintain clean handoffs to stacking, finishing, and downstream teams

Press Care & Maintenance

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on presses, dryers, and related equipment
• Clean, inspect, and lubricate equipment as scheduled
• Identify developing mechanical issues early and escalate before downtime occurs
• Maintain a clean, organized, production-ready press area

Required Experience & Skills

• 3+ years operating automatic screen-printing presses
• Proven ability to set up and register multi-color jobs efficiently
• Strong understanding of inks, mesh counts, emulsions, and curing requirements
• Able to maintain quality at speed in a production environment
• Detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable being held to standards
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Experience with high-volume or multi-press production environments
• Familiarity with documented production procedures and quality standards
• Ability to assist with press troubleshooting and minor mechanical adjustments

What Success Looks Like

• Jobs start on time and run predictably
• First articles are approved quickly
• Print quality stays locked in from first piece to last
• Press downtime is minimized
• No surprises passed downstream

Sign-On Bonus – Terms & Conditions

• See hiring Manager