Pad Printing Specialist for PPE & Multi-Color Ink

Ironwear; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dependent coverage available

Dental coverage

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Ironwear in Deer Park, Texas, is seeking an on-site printing specialist to join the team and help customize PPE and related products. You will set up pad-printing, prepare inks, adjust print placement, and ensure accurate alignment while coordinating with production to meet daily output goals.

The role also involves operating screen-printing and heat-transfer equipment according to work orders, maintaining equipment, and keeping the print room organized.

Qualifications

• Experience with pad-printing setup, ink preparation and print alignment.
• Ability to match artwork to work orders and products.
• Ability to operate multi-color screen-printing and heat-transfer equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate pad-printing equipment to apply artwork to PPE and products.
• Prepare inks and materials, adjust print placement for consistency.
• Match artwork to work orders and products before printing.
• Check print placement, ink coverage and color against artwork and work orders; adjust as needed.
• Set up and register multi-color screen-printing jobs; operate screen-printing and heat-transfer equipment safely.
• Prepare and reclaim screens, mix inks, and complete setup and breakdown.
• Clean and maintain printing equipment and keep area organized; follow safety procedures.
• Coordinate with production team to meet daily output and shipping deadlines.

Skills

Pad printing

Screen printing

Ink preparation

Print alignment

Quality control

Safety procedures

Communication

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

US work authorization

Tools

Pad-printing equipment

Screen-printing presses

Heat-transfer equipment

Job description

Ironwear in Deer Park, Texas, is seeking an on-site printing specialist to join the team and help customize PPE and related products. You will set up pad-printing, prepare inks, adjust print placement, and ensure accurate alignment while coordinating with production to meet daily output goals.

The role also involves operating screen-printing and heat-transfer equipment according to work orders, maintaining equipment, and keeping the print room organized.