Press Operator/Screen Printer

Main Responsibilities

This position prioritizes the following tasks:

• Operating press to register screens and print ink to shirt using plastisol and waterbased inks
• Taking ownership for all assigned print jobs, from setup to takedown
• Properly managing and prioritizing print jobs throughout the day
• Maintain highest standards of company print processes, quality, and procedures
• Directing your team (Press Assistant and QCS) through the processes while maintaining an encouraging, positive attitude and adhering to the highest quality standards 
• Taking communication initiative with appropriate departments (sales, art, ink, shipping, procurement, screens, etc.) to quickly resolve any printing issues
• Be available to help work through the day’s schedule, not just assigned jobs
• Minimize waste: must maintain proper shutdown and start up processes on all printing formats

Key Characteristics or Skills

The person in this position must have the following characteristics:

• Patience and precision: resolving frustrations and issues with positivity and care
• Communication: clearly articulating expectations and directions to team
• Leadership: not allowing team to cut corners, holding team to high standards in following procedures and guidelines, coaching team towards improvement
• Pride and ownership in work: setting the standards for timeliness, cleanliness, cooperation, communication, quality, and overall workplace attitude and performance 
• Hunger to learn: continually striving to expand knowledge, experience, and improve processes
• Teachability: willing and able to adapt to new techniques and processes to improve efficiency