Experienced Automatic T-Shirt Press Operator

GoTeez Clothing Company; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local apparel company in Alcoa, TN, is seeking an experienced Automatic Screen Print Press Operator. The role involves setting up and running automatic screen printing presses while ensuring print quality, registration, and adherence to production goals. Applicants must have proven experience with automatic screen printing presses and a strong understanding of the screen printing process. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and demonstrate reliability. Pay is based on experience and immediate applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Proven experience running an automatic screen printing press.
• Ability to maintain consistent print quality during long runs.
• Reliable and able to work in a fast-paced production shop.
• Experience with plastisol inks.
• Reliable in a fast-paced production shop.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run automatic screen printing presses.
• Load garments and monitor production runs.
• Maintain proper registration and color accuracy.
• Troubleshoot printing issues when they arise.
• Work with the production team to meet daily goals.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and organized.

Skills

Experience running an automatic screen printing press

Operating M&R screen printing equipment

Understanding of registration, ink control, and print quality

Setting up and running multi-color jobs

Experience with plastisol inks

Reliability in a fast-paced production environment

Tools

M&R screen printing equipment

Ink registration/control

Job description

Experienced Automatic Screen Print Press Operator

GoTeez Apparel – Maryville / Alcoa, TN

GoTeez Apparel is hiring an experienced Automatic Screen Print Press Operator for a high-volume production shop.

IMPORTANT: If you have NOT run an automatic screen printing press before, please do NOT apply. This position requires real production experience.

We are looking for someone who already understands the screen printing process and can step into a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience running an automatic screen printing press
• Experience operating M&R screen printing equipment
• Strong understanding of registration, ink control, and print quality
• Ability to set up and run multi-color jobs
• Experience with plastisol inks
• Ability to maintain consistent print quality during long runs
• Reliable and able to work in a fast-paced production shop

Responsibilities

• Set up and run automatic screen printing presses
• Load garments and monitor production runs
• Maintain proper registration and color accuracy
• Troubleshoot printing issues when they arise
• Work with the production team to meet daily goals
• Keep equipment and work area clean and organized

Preferred

• Experience in high-volume apparel printing
• Experience printing licensed apparel or retail merchandise
• Mechanical ability for minor press adjustments

Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods
• Lifting boxes of garments and screens when necessary

Pay

Pay is based on experience.

To Apply

Reply with:

• Your screen printing experience
• What automatic presses you have run (M&R, etc.)
• Previous shop or production experience
• Contact information

Again: This job requires experience running an automatic screen printing press. If you have only printed manually or have no experience, please do not apply.