Part-Time Production Assistant - Custom Apparel & Promo Business

Vinylfreaks & Co. LLC; Village of Lindenhurst (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Free shirts and gear to wear

Hands-on training

Job summary

Vinylfreaks & Co. LLC in Lindenhurst, NY is seeking a part-time shop assistant to run and maintain DTF printers, heat presses, embroidery machines, and screen printing gear. You will prep orders, press transfers, hoop garments, and assist with production setup, printing, and cleanup.

The role includes inspecting finished items, packaging for pickup or shipping, and keeping inventory orderly. The position offers hands-on training in DTF, screen printing, and embroidery, with 20–30 hours per week,

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual, and takes pride in doing things right the first time.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain production equipment, including the DTF printer, heat press, screen printing press, and embroidery machine (we’ll train you).
• Prep orders by counting, sorting, and checking garments against work orders before production.
• Press DTF transfers, hoop garments for embroidery, and help with screen printing setup, printing, and cleanup.
• Inspect finished products for quality, then fold, bag, and package orders for pickup or shipping.
• Keep the shop clean and organized, and help track inventory of blanks, ink, film, thread, and supplies.
• Help with customer pickups, answer basic questions, and assist with promotional product orders as needed.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Independent learner

Positive attitude

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CorelDRAW

Embroidery software

Job description

About Us

Vinylfreaks & Co. is a growing custom apparel and promotional products business in Lindenhurst specializing in DTF transfers, screen printing, embroidery, and branded merchandise. We help Long Island businesses, schools, teams, and organizations look their best, and we take pride in quality work, fast turnarounds, and treating every customer like a regular.

What You’ll Do

• Run and maintain production equipment, including the DTF printer, heat press, screen printing press, and embroidery machine (we’ll train you).
• Prep orders by counting, sorting, and checking garments against work orders before production.
• Press DTF transfers, hoop garments for embroidery, and help with screen printing setup, printing, and cleanup.
• Inspect finished products for quality, then fold, bag, and package orders for pickup or shipping.
• Keep the shop clean and organized, and help track inventory of blanks, ink, film, thread, and supplies.
• Help with customer pickups, answer basic questions, and assist with promotional product orders as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable, punctual, and takes pride in doing things right the first time.
• Strong attention to detail. Spotting a crooked print or a wrong size before it leaves the shop matters a lot here.
• Comfortable standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and doing repetitive hands‑on work.
• Able to follow instructions, learn new equipment, and work independently once trained.
• A positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever help is needed.

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Experience with screen printing, embroidery, heat pressing, or DTF.
• Familiarity with design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW) or embroidery software.
• Retail, warehouse, or production experience.

Schedule & Pay

• Part‑time, seasonal position: June through January
• 20–30 hours per week, with some flexibility in scheduling
• $18–$20 per hour, based on experience
• Employee discount on custom apparel and promotional products
• Free Vinylfreaks & Co. shirts and gear to wear
• Hands‑on training in DTF, screen printing, and embroidery, which are valuable skills in the custom apparel industry
• Strong performers may be considered for future seasonal or year‑round work as we grow

Why Join Us

This isn’t a job where you’ll be one of fifty people on a line. At Vinylfreaks & Co., you’ll learn multiple decoration methods, see your work walk out the door on real customers, and have a direct say in how the shop runs. It’s a great fit for students, creatives, or anyone looking for flexible hands‑on work with room to grow.

Vinylfreaks & Co. LLC is an equal opportunity employer.