Heat Press Production Associate

Pepwear-LLC; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vacation and holiday pay

Job summary

PepWear in Cedar Hill, TX is seeking a Heat Press Production Associate to join the Screen Print Department. This entry-level position offers growth potential and requires handling heat presses, transfers, and garments with attention to detail.

Responsibilities include reading work orders, aligning designs, maintaining quality, and supporting other production areas as needed. Regular daytime hours apply, with potential evening work during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long hours and lift 30 pounds repeatedly.
• Must be able to read English and comprehend job specifications.
• Must be able to count and perform simple math to track orders.

Responsibilities

• Operate heat press machines to apply transfers, names, numbers, logos, and other graphics to apparel and products
• Position and align transfers on garments according to order specifications
• Set and monitor heat press temperature, pressure, and time based on garment and transfer type
• Inspect transfers and finished garments for placement, adhesion, color and quality
• Identify defects or issues and re-press or set aside products for correction
• Read and follow work orders, production instructions, and garment specifications
• Sort and organize garments by order, size, style, color, or design
• Prepare garments for production, including removing packaging and tags
• Fold, count, tag, bag, and package completed garments for next stage
• Maintain accurate quantities and ensure items match work orders
• Keep heat press equipment and area clean, organized, and safe
• Follow production procedures and quality-control standards
• Communicate shortages or issues to supervisor
• Assist with basic equipment setup and routine cleaning
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality
• Assist other departments as needed
• Perform other production duties as assigned

Skills

Stand for long hours

Lift 30 pounds

Read English

Math basic

Team player

Job description

Position:Heat Press Production Associate

Location: PepWear

1540 High Meadows Way

Cedar Hill, TX

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:213

# of Openings:1

Heat Press Production Associate - Full-Time

PepWear, based in Cedar Hill, Texas, is a leading, growing company producing and selling screen-printed and embroidered apparel and commemorative plaques at school events and to school groups across the country. With a focus on service, integrity, and learning, our Team makes the difference!

We are seeking detail-oriented individuals who want to join our Screen Print Department Team. The Heat Press Production Associate position is an entry-level position with ample opportunity to grow and learn new skills in this department and in other PepWear departments.

Candidates must be comfortable working with quick turnarounds in a detail-oriented work environment. The ability to learn quickly and be willing to take on new challenges is a must. Experience in the printing industry or another fast-paced business is a big plus.

Job Duties:

• Operate heat press machines to apply transfers, names, numbers, logos, and other graphics to apparel and products


• Properly position and align transfers on garments according to order specifications


• Set and monitor heat press temperature, pressure, and time based on the garment and transfer type


• Inspect transfers and finished garments for proper placement, adhesion, color, and overall quality


• Identify defects or application issues and re-press or set aside products for correction as needed


• Read and follow work orders, production instructions, and garment specifications accurately


• Sort and organize garments by order, size, style, color, or design before and after pressing


• Prepare garments for production, including removing packaging, tags, or other materials as required


• Fold, count, tag, bag, and package completed garments for the next stage of production or shipping


• Maintain accurate quantities and ensure completed items match the work order


• Keep heat press equipment and the surrounding work area clean, organized, and safe


• Follow established production procedures and quality-control standards


• Communicate shortages, damaged garments, incorrect transfers, or other production issues to the supervisor


• Assist with basic equipment setup and routine cleaning or maintenance as directed


• Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality and accuracy


• Assist other production departments, including screen print, embroidery, finishing, packing, and shipping, as needed


• Perform other production duties as assigned

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Physically able to stand for long hours if needed and lift 30 pounds repeatedly


• Must be able to read English and comprehend job specifications to verify quality


• Must be able to count and do simple math to track order quantities


• Be a team player willing to help when and wherever needed

Preferred:

• Experience in the printing industry: screen printing, embroidery, wide format, or paper


• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and file management

Other Information

• Regular work hours are daytime, Monday through Friday


• Some evening work may be necessary during peak seasons


• Screen Printing Room does have heat exposure and wet environments


• Personal Safety Equipment is provided and required in Screen Printing Areas


• A Criminal Background Check is required


• Full-time and seasonal positions are available


• Benefits for full-time positions include medical, dental, vision, vacation, and holiday pay