Printer

Something Inked LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

A printing company in Nashville is seeking an experienced Screen-Printing Press operator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of hands-on experience with multicolor printing. Responsibilities include operating automatic screen presses, ensuring print quality, and managing inks. Competitive pay ranging from $20–$22 per hour is offered based on experience. If you're committed to producing high-quality prints and thrive in a team-oriented environment, apply today!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating manual or automatic screen printing presses.
• Proven experience setting up and running multicolor jobs (8–12 colors preferred).
• Strong understanding of registration and print quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 12-color automatic screen presses.
• Register complex designs accurately to maintain high quality.
• Mix and monitor inks for color consistency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

Description

Are you an experienced press operator looking for your next opportunity in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment, producing high-quality apparel for globally known music artists and sports entertainment clients?

We’re looking for a Screen-Printing Press operator with at least two years of hands-on experience setting up and running multicolor jobs on 8color au-12 automatic presses to join our production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 12-color automatic screen presses for multicolor garment jobs.
• Register complex designs accurately and efficiently to maintain high print quality standards.
• Mix, manage, and monitor inks to ensure color consistency and proper curing.
• Follow job tickets closely to meet customer specifications and deadlines.
• Perform routine press adjustments and basic troubleshooting during production runs.
• Support quality control efforts to ensure clean prints with minimal defects.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the production area.
• Accurately complete job tickets and production records.
• Follow safety procedures and proper material handling guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of experience operating manual or automatic screen printing presses.

• Proven experience setting up and running multicolor jobs (8–12 colors preferred).
• Strong understanding of registration, print order, squeegee pressure, off-contact, and ink control.
• Ability to troubleshoot print issues efficiently.

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Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during production shifts.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach regularly.
• Tolerance for working around inks, cleaning chemicals, heat.

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Skills & Competencies

• Ability to read and follow job tickets accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to print quality.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to work efficiently under production deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset.

If you’re confident in your ability to set up and run multicolor jobs on automatic presses and take pride in producing high-quality garment prints, we’d love to hear from you. Pay range is $20–$22 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates who can demonstrate strong knowledge of printing and the ability to confidently run jobs will be considered at the higher end of the range. We offer competitive pay and believe strongly in compensating experience and technical knowledge accordingly. Apply today!