Press Operator Support | 1st & 2nd shift

CULTURE STUDIO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance Offering

401k Retirement Option

Yearly Paid Time Off Benefits

Job summary

CULTURE STUDIO is seeking a Press Operator to join our team in Chicago, IL. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work effectively with automatic machinery. You will be responsible for ensuring quality and safety while assisting the Press Lead.

Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and organizational abilities. Employee benefits include medical insurance options, 401k match, and opportunities for career growth. Join us in delivering high-quality screen prints!

Qualifications

• Comfortable with reading and basic math.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a dynamic personality.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively.
• Previous experience in screen printing preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Unload printed shirts with automatic machinery.
• Ensure all orders are printed correctly and on time.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Assist Press Lead in press setups ensuring safety guidelines are followed.
• Report all issues/errors to the Press Lead.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Comfortable with automatic machinery

Job description

Position Summary

The Press operator has attention to detail, takes initiative, and enjoys the art of screen printing overall. The individual in this role thrives off of perfection, & helping problem solve. Culture Studio takes pride in the quality of every print that is produced. Due to our drive for perfection, we also provide top-of-the-line equipment and supplies that the press operator and team are responsible for upkeep. Every unit the press lead produces with the support of the press operator provides our clients and their fans a memory whether it’s a concert purchase, a retail must-have, or a cool t-shirt to add to the collection. It’s important to have that at the top of your mind and let your dedication & drive do the talking. The Press Operator is a partner to the Press Lead in the daily operations of the automatic screen print machine. This press operator uses the in and out motion of their upper body to remove a garment from a pallet onto a dryer. The press operator assists in setting up the machine, surface cleaning of the machine and area, as well as quality control.

Top Priorities

1. Safety
2. Quality
3. Efficiencies

Position Duties

• Go through safety training and stay compliant while operating or using machinery.
• One will be expected to unload printed shirts with automatic machinery.
• With the help of the Supervisor and Leads, it will be one’s responsibility to make sure every order is printed correctly and on time, every time.
• Communicate effectively with team members learning the next steps to eliminate any downtime.
• Must make sure workstation is clean and organized every day
• Clean and grease press according to maintenance logs.
• Assist Press Lead in press setups to be done quickly, effectively, and most importantly, safely ensuring all safety guidelines are followed and importantly ensure you are communicating with the Press lead when working around the press.
• Operators will break down finished jobs and remove inks from screens to be done quickly, effectively, and most importantly, safely ensuring all safety guidelines are followed, importantly communicating with the Press lead when working around the press.
• Report all issues/errors to the Press Lead
• Responsible for all screens and tools ready to be returned to washout when finished.
• Responsible for all inks to be returned to the ink department when finished. Clean buckets are to be ready to be returned to the ink department after use.
• Responsible for continuous movement and aid to hitting targeted goals and never waiting, always moving to the next task to assist the Press Lead in completing the daily schedule.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and acting in a proactive manner
• Being Flexible in altering in position due to workflow needs of the day
• Work closely with all colleagues on machinery to create a team effort / ask questions and learn to perfect your craft.

Career Development

• Press Operator Level I-II
• Press Lead Level I-III
• POD Lead

Qualifications/Skills

• Comfortable with reading and basic math
• One must have basic computer skills
• A dynamic personality with a drive to reach a decision
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels of management
• Organizational skills and ability to administer project and time managementAttention to detail and a ‘get things done’ attitude
• Previous Manual and Automatic screen printing knowledge preferred but not required
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Comfortable working with or around automatic machinery

Employee Benefits

• Medical Insurance Offering with United Healthcare (2 Options available)
• Dental|Vision|Life Insurance Offering with Mutual Of Omaha
• 401k Retirement Option
• 401k Company Match
• Yearly Paid Time Off Benefits
• Career Growth & Development