Screen Print Press Operator

Automation Personnel Services, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision, short-term di

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Bonus Opportunity: referral bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is hiring a Screen Print Press Operator in Nashville, TN to set up and operate screen printing presses, mix inks, and ensure quality while meeting production deadlines. The role is full-time with potential for permanent placement.

The position requires operating M&R presses, color matching, and maintaining a safe, efficient work area. Competitive pay reflects market rates for manufacturing roles in Tennessee.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating screen printing equipment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of times.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Work efficiently in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and configure M&R printing presses, including loading screens, aligning multi-color registration, and adjusting squeegees and off-contact.
• Inspect garments for print quality and defects.
• Match Pantone colors, mix standard or specialty inks (plastisol, water-based, discharge), and load them into screens.
• Review work orders and garment counts, manage job changeovers efficiently, and keep the workspace clean and safe.
• Assist with other production needs and help meet daily production goals and deadlines.

Skills

Screen printing equipment

Job description

Screen Print Press Operator

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Screen Print Press Operator to join our production team in Nashville, TN. You will be responsible for setting up and operating automatic or manual screen printing presses, mixing custom inks, maintaining print quality, and ensuring production deadlines are met safely and efficiently.

Pay Rate

$16.50 – $17.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours

Monday through Friday, 8 00 a m to 4 3 0 p m.

Screen Print Press Operator Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and configure M&R printing presses, including loading screens, aligning multi-color registration, and adjusting squeegees and off-contact
• Inspect garments for print quality and defects.
• Match Pantone colors, mix standard or specialty inks (plastisol, water-based, discharge), and load them into screens.
• Review work orders and garment counts, manage job changeovers efficiently, and keep the workspace clean and safe
• Assist with other production needs and help meet daily production goals and deadlines.

Screen Print Operator Qualifications and Requirements

• 1+ years of experience operating screen printing equipment preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of times.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Work efficiently in a team environment.
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or production experience is a plus, but not required.

Job Type

Full-time, temporary -to-permanent

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity!

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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