Store Production Team Member

Experienced Screen Printing Operator – Automatic Press*** $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS *** PromoCentric is hiring experienced Screen Print Operators to join a fast-paced production team. This role involves setup, registration, and operation of automatic presses (M&R), working as part of a disciplined production team focused on quality and on-time delivery. Department: Production Reports To: Production Manager Type: Full‑time Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Automatic Press Screen Printing Operator to run high‑volume production on automatic screen‑printing presses. This role owns setup, registration, print quality, throughput, and press discipline. If quality drifts, output slows, or a press goes down—this role is accountable for stopping production and escalating issues correctly. This is not an entry‑level position. We are looking for an operator who understands process, repeatability, and production pressure and can run an auto press without supervision. Core ResponsibilitiesAutomatic Press Operation Set up, register, and operate automatic screen‑printing presses according to job specifications and approved samplesLoad screens in proper sequence and achieve fast, accurate registrationSet and maintain off‑contact, squeegee pressure, flood bars, stroke, and press speedsMix and manage inks to approved formulas, maintaining viscosity, color accuracy, and opacityMaintain consistent print quality throughout the production run—no drifting, no “good enough” Quality Ownership Produce and submit first articles for approval before full productionMonitor prints continuously during the run (registration, color density, ink coverage)Pull samples at defined intervals and stop production immediately if quality falls out of specDo not push bad work through to protect speed or counts Throughput & Execution Discipline Run the press at agreed‑upon production speeds without sacrificing qualityExecute jobs in released sequence; do not self‑reorder workCommunicate immediately if anything threatens sustained output or on‑time deliveryMaintain clean handoffs to stacking, finishing, and downstream teams Press Care & Maintenance Perform routine preventative maintenance on presses, dryers, and related equipmentClean, inspect, and lubricate equipment as scheduledIdentify developing mechanical issues early and escalate before downtime occursMaintain a clean, organized, production‑ready press area Required Experience & Skills 3+ years operating automatic screen‑printing pressesProven ability to set up and register multi‑color jobs efficientlyStrong understanding of inks, mesh counts, emulsions, and curing requirementsAbility to maintain quality at speed in a production environmentDetail‑oriented, process‑driven, and comfortable being held to standardsAbility to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs Preferred (Nice to Have) Experience with high‑volume or multi‑press production environmentsFamiliarity with documented production procedures and quality standardsAbility to assist with press troubleshooting and minor mechanical adjustments What Success Looks Like Jobs start on time and run predictablyFirst articles are approved quicklyPrint quality stays locked in from first piece to lastPress downtime is minimizedNo surprises passed downstream Why This Role Matters Automatic presses drive the entire production schedule. This role directly impacts: On‑time deliveryRework and wasteCustomer satisfactionOverall shop throughput If you take pride in tight setups, clean prints, and disciplined execution, you’ll do well here. Sign-On Bonus – Terms & Conditions: See hiring Manager