Print & Press Technician – Garment Decorating

NWA Daily LLC; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mon-Fri schedule

Hands-on training

Growth opportunities

Ownership of production function

Team environment

Job summary

DRTY is seeking a dependable Print & Press Technician to manage garment printing and pressing operations.

This hands-on role requires a Monday–Friday, 40-hour work week on site. Relevant garment-printing or production experience is preferred, but training is provided for the right candidate who brings a great attitude and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Excited to learn new skills and grow with a new company.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Dependable and able to work a consistent Monday-through-Friday schedule.
• Comfortable learning and using technology.
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable working with machines and production equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Able to learn new equipment, software, and processes quickly.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple orders and changing priorities.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support the team.
• Committed to producing accurate, consistent, high-quality work.
• Able to follow instructions, production standards, and safety procedures.
• Able to stand for extended periods and perform hands-on production tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily print and press workflow to support efficient production.
• Set up and operate garment-printing, sublimation, RIP software, and heat-press equipment.
• Produce orders accurately while meeting established production deadlines.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to verify print quality, placement, color accuracy, and consistency.
• Identify and troubleshoot printing, pressing, equipment, and production issues.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Maintain organization of garments, supplies, production materials, work-in-progress, and completed orders.
• Use production software and technology to manage jobs, track progress, and follow order specifications.
• Communicate with the Production Manager about priorities, problems, and order status.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
• Support improvements to production systems, workflows, and processes as the company grows.
• Assist with additional production tasks as needed.

Skills

Self-motivated

Dependable

Attention to detail

Learn quickly

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Garment printing equipment

Heat-press

RIP software

Job description

Print & Press Technician – Garment Decorating

Position: Print & Press Technician – Garment Decorating

Job type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week

Pay: Starting at $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Reports to: Production Manager

No College Degree Required

About the Position

DRTY is a outdoor lifestyle company looking for a dependable, motivated Print & Press Technician to take ownership of our printing and pressing operations.

This is a hands‑on position for someone who enjoys working with technology, operating machines, solving problems, and producing high‑quality work. We need a self‑starter who is excited to learn, grow with the company, and help us build efficient and reliable production processes.

Relevant garment‑printing, heat‑press, manufacturing, or production experience is preferred, but it is not required. We are happy to train the right person who has a great attitude, learns quickly, and wants to build a future with a growing company.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily print and press workflow to support efficient production.


• Set up and operate garment‑printing, sublimation, RIP software, and heat‑press equipment.


• Produce orders accurately while meeting established production deadlines.


• Conduct quality assurance checks to verify print quality, placement, color accuracy, and consistency.


• Identify and troubleshoot printing, pressing, equipment, and production issues.


• Perform routine equipment cleaning and basic maintenance.


• Maintain organization of garments, supplies, production materials, work‑in‑progress, and completed orders.


• Use production software and technology to manage jobs, track progress, and follow order specifications.


• Communicate with the Production Manager about priorities, problems, and order status.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.


• Support improvements to production systems, workflows, and processes as the company grows.


• Assist with additional production tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.


• Excited to learn new skills and grow with a new company.


• Self‑motivated and able to work independently.


• Dependable and able to work a consistent Monday‑through‑Friday schedule.


• Comfortable learning and using technology.


• Mechanically inclined and comfortable working with machines and production equipment.


• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities.


• Able to learn new equipment, software, and processes quickly.


• Organized with attention to detail.


• Able to manage multiple orders and changing priorities.


• Positive attitude and willingness to support the team.


• Committed to producing accurate, consistent, high‑quality work.


• Able to follow instructions, production standards, and safety procedures.


• Able to stand for extended periods and perform hands‑on production tasks.

Preferred experience:

• Printing, pressing, garment decoration, manufacturing, machine operation, or apparel production. Strong attention to detail is a plus. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

What We Offer

• Starting pay of $17.00 - $18.00 per hour with opportunities to advance.


• Consistent Monday‑through‑Friday schedule.


• Hands‑on training.


• Opportunity to learn valuable garment‑decoration and apparel production skills.


• Opportunity to grow with a new company.


• Ability to take ownership of an important production function.


• Supportive and team‑oriented work environment.

DRTY is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.