Customization Specialist - Heat Press & DTF Printer

Uniform Gear Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniform Gear Inc is seeking a Customization Specialist to handle heat-press logos from design to final embellishment. You will apply logos, manage heat-press protocols, and execute daily orders while maintaining quality and organization.

Proficiency in Illustrator and potential Photoshop work will be used as needed. The role is on-site, requires standing for the shift, and involves lifting up to 40 pounds, with hours typically 9am-5pm, Monday through Saturday.

Qualifications

• Must work on site.
• Must be able to stand for entire shift.
• Must be able to read and measure with a ruler.
• Must be good at math.
• Must be familiar with peeling designs from heat transfer vinyl.
• Must be able to read and comprehend written/verbal orders.
• Must be able to communicate efficiently in English.

Responsibilities

• Apply logos to clothing using heat press and ensure correct temperature, pressure, timing and placement.
• Operate manual and automatic heat presses and maintain equipment.
• Complete work orders per the daily production schedule and organize files for customers.
• Perform quality control on each embellishment and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Cut and peel designs; design logos and social media ads when needed.
• Use Illustrator and Photoshop as required and assist in other departments as needed.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Coordination

Service Orientation

Professional Behavior

Tools

Illustrator

Cricut Design Space

Job description

The Customization Specialist is responsible for completing work orders that require DTF logos and heat applications. They handle everything from design to cutting and embellishment.

• Properly apply logos to clothing using heat press
• Applying proper formulas to heat press, such as proper temperature, pressure, timing and placement on the garment
• Completing work orders outlined in the daily production schedule, organizing orders, and organizing files for customers
• Quality control of each embellishment
• Manual and Automatic heat presses are used
• Proper operation and maintenance of heat-press equipment
• Maintaining the work area clean and organized
• Cut and peel appropriate designs
• Design logos and social media ads when necessary
• Use Illustrator and Photoshop when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required experience:

• Must have 1-2 years’ experience in heat-press operation, Cricut operation, or screen printing.
• Must be familiar with Illustrator. Cricut Design Space will be considered as well.
• Must be able to read and measure with a ruler
• Must be good at math
• Must be familiar with peeling designs from heat transfer vinyl

All Positions:

Job related requirements:

• Must work on site
• Must be able to stand for entire shift
• Must be able to lift up to 40-pound boxes
• Climbing small ladder, bending, reaching, squatting
• Must be able to read and comprehend written/verbal orders
• Must be able to communicate efficiently in English
• Must be capable of only taking one meal period per day for an 8-hour shift
• Must be able to work between the hours of 9am-5pm Monday-Saturday
• Office/Desk and all areas responsible must be vacuumed, swept, and wiped down at the end of the week.
• All staff understand that Uniform Gear is a team environment. Even though we have our daily responsibilities, staff will be asked to assist in other departments they are knowledgeable in.
• Staff members who regularly work Monday-Friday may be asked to work on the weekends when we are open. Hours will be adjusted and at least three weeks’ notice will be given.

• Additional duties can be assigned.

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Coordination
• Service Orientation
• Professional Behavior

Social Perceptiveness

• Judgment and Decision Making
• Complex Problem Solving