Production Press Operator

Life is Good; New Jersey; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Life is Good is seeking a hands-on DTG printer operator to run our direct-to-garment equipment on-site in Hudson, NH. You will ensure high-quality prints, maintain printers, and help the production line meet daily targets in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes color accuracy, proactive communication with the team, and a commitment to safe, efficient workflow while contributing to our social mission and on-site amenities.

Qualifications

• Experience in production, manufacturing, or equipment operation preferred.
• Ability to read and communicate in basic English.
• Attention to color accuracy and print quality.
• Willingness to work on-site in NH.

Responsibilities

• Operate DTG printing equipment to produce quality prints on Life is Good garments.
• Meet hourly output targets to keep production on schedule.
• Inspect every finished print for quality and accuracy.
• Perform preventative maintenance and regular cleaning on printing equipment.

Skills

Color discernment

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Basic English

Tools

Direct-to-garment printers

Job description

Our designs go onto shirts right here in Hudson, NH, and you're the one who makes it happen. You run our direct-to-garment printers, check every print before it moves on, and keep your machine clean and running well. You have a good eye for color, you notice when something looks off, and you speak up right away so the problem gets fixed fast.

If you have a good eye, like hands-on work, and want to make something people are proud to wear, come join our production team!

We have the following shifts available:

• WEEKDAY SHIFT 1: Tuesday - Friday (4 10-hour shifts) 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• WEEKDAY SHIFT 2: Tuesday - Friday (4 10-hour shifts) 4:00 PM - 2:30 PM
• WEEKEND SHIFT 1: Saturday, Sunday and Monday (3 12-hour days) 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
• WEEKEND SHIFT 2: Saturday, Sunday and Monday (3 12-hour days) 5:30 PM - 5:30 AM

Why This Job Exists

Every Life is Good garment that goes out the door starts here. You operate the direct-to-garment printing equipment that puts our designs on our products — accurately, consistently, and at volume. Your work is the reason customers receive something they're proud to wear, and the reason our production floor runs on time.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• This application requires a significant commitment to answering specific questions. You may want to compose your answers outside of this app and paste them once you're satisfied with your composition, spelling, grammar, and tone. We can't consider incomplete applications.
• Our market-based compensation strategy determines base pay for our jobs. You can use any of the publicly available tools to predict what you might earn here. All permanent roles are eligible for an annual bonus based on company performance, to which you will make a significant contribution.
• This an on site role at our Hudson, NH location.
• Everyone who applies will get a response from a human. Although we love and use AI regularly, you're about to put a lot of heart and skill into this application and deserve a human response. You'll get one. If you don't answer the questions or meet the requirements below, you'll get a swift and kind rejection.

Pay Transparency: We post our jobs on a collection of sites. Not all of them portray accurate information about our compensation ranges. For years, we've used a market-based approach to determine starting pay for all roles at Life is Good. We encourage you to explore reputable salary calculators likeSalary.co m or PayScale and, using accurate data for the apparel industry, this job (from the job description), our company size (under 300 people), location (Boston), you will see an estimated pay range for this role.)

Ready to learn more about the job? Read on...

What You Know and Have Done

• You have previous experience in a production, manufacturing, or equipment operation environment — preferred, but not required.
• You can read and communicate in basic English.

What You'll Do

• You operate state-of-the-art direct-to-garment (DTG) digital printing equipment to produce quality prints on Life is Good garments.
• You meet hourly output targets so production stays on schedule.
• You inspect every finished print for quality and accuracy before it moves to the next stage.
• You perform preventative maintenance and regular cleaning on printing equipment so it stays in peak working condition.
• You communicate immediately and clearly with the dryer folder team when misprints or quality issues come up, so problems get resolved before they compound.
• You accurately identify color differences and variations to catch issues at the source.
• You maintain a clean, organized workstation and complete daily housekeeping assignments.
• You follow all safety procedures every shift, without exception.
• You stay open to learning new production technologies and digitally-assisted workflows as they are introduced on the floor.

How You Show Up

• You bring consistency and focus to repetitive work — quality doesn't slip because the task is familiar.
• You catch errors before they move downstream and take ownership of the accuracy of your output.
• You keep count, stay organized, and follow directions so the whole line runs without friction.
• You set a steady, reliable example that the people around you can follow.
• You know and understand the impact of our mission and the Life is Good Superpowers.
• You are skilled and comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• You give and receive feedback thoughtfully and constructively.
• You are known for having a positive impact on those around you.

When You Know You're Successful

• You hit your daily output targets and your prints consistently pass quality inspection.
• Your equipment runs cleanly — maintenance is done on schedule and downtime is rare.
• Quality issues are caught and communicated before they reach the next station.
• Your workstation is a model for how the floor should look and run.
• You follow all performance and safety guidelines and set an example others want to match.

We’re located in beautiful, scenic Hudson, New Hampshire, and have just moved to a new facility surrounded by green space. Check it out HERE. We offer an on-site gym with showers, top quality Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) plan with a match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, Good Vibes Time (we pay you to volunteer for the non-profit cause of your choice) and Family Time. And we have dogs. Through your work, you'll contribute to growing our social mission: The Playmaker Project

Life is Good is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender orientation, or expression, marital status or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal or state law.