Experienced Automatic TShirt Press Operator

GoTeez; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel company in Alcoa, TN is seeking an experienced Automatic Screen Print Press Operator for high-volume production. The role involves setting up and running automatic presses, maintaining print quality, and working in a dynamic environment. Applicants must have proven experience with automatic screen printing and strong skills in registration and color accuracy. This position offers opportunities in a fast-paced setting and is suitable for those who can work reliably to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• 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.
• High-volume apparel printing experience.
• Experience printing licensed apparel or retail merchandise.
• Mechanical ability for minor press adjustments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Running automatic screen printing press

Operating M&R screen printing equipment

Understanding registration, ink control, and print quality

Setting up and running multi-color jobs

Working in fast-paced production environment

Print quality maintenance

Fast-paced production

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.