Screen Printer Operator

EnerStaff LLC; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

EnerStaff LLC in Texas seeks a skilled production worker for screen printing, pad printing, and heat transfer operations. You will fulfill customized orders, set up multi-color jobs, and ensure accurate ink mixing while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of hands-on experience, strong communication, and a keen eye for detail to meet tight timelines and quality standards in a warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with screen printing, pad printing, and heat transfer equipment.
• Ability to follow work orders and meet timelines.
• Knowledge of setup, burn screens, reclaiming screens, and ink mixing.

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling customized orders including screen printing, heat transfers, and pad printing in a timely manner.
• Operate printing equipment safely and proficiently.
• Follow work orders meticulously and complete tasks within specified timelines.
• Setup and register multi-color jobs including 4-color process, simulated process.
• Align multi-color jobs with micro-adjustments swiftly and accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and maintenance of equipment.
• Collaborate with support staff to create an optimized and productive work environment.
• Prepare ink mixing as required for print jobs.
• Match paperwork to production screens & garments with detail.
• Meet production guidelines for output and ship date compliance.
• Perform quality control checks on printed garments to ensure they meet Style Guide Standards & Production Work Orders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Sense of urgency

Basic PC skills

Team-oriented attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

2 years screen printing experience

Knowledge of production workflow

Tools

Screen printing presses

Pad printing equipment

Heat transfer equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling customized orders including screen printing, heat transfers, and pad printing in a timely manner
• Operating printing equipment safely and proficiently
• Follow work orders meticulously and complete tasks within specified timelines
• Setup and register multi-color jobs including 4-color process, simulated process, etc.
• Align multi-color jobs with micro-adjustments swiftly and accurately
• Maintaining proper cleanliness and maintenance of equipment
• Collaborate with support staff to create an optimized and productive work environment
• Prepare ink mixing as required for print jobs
• Carefully match paperwork (art/work orders/pick tickets) to production screens & garments with great attention to detail
• Meet established production guidelines for output and adhere to ship date compliance
• Perform quality control checks on printed garments to ensure they meet Style Guide Standards & Production Work Orders

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong communication skills, including writing, speaking, and active listening
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• High sense of urgency
• Possess basic PC skills for order lookup and updates
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to other functionalities within the printing process

Education and Experience:

• 2 years’ experience working with screen printing presses, pad printing, and heat transfer equipment
• Knowledge of all aspects of production: setting up/breaking down jobs, burning screens, reclaiming screens, mixing inks, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a warehouse environment
• Ability to endure exposure to prolonged heat
• Capable of lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Endurance to stand/walk for extended periods