Screen Printing Production Assistant - 2nd Shift

Slingshot; Gas City (IN); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Slingshot Inkhouse in Gas City, Indiana, seeks a Screen Printing Production Assistant for the 2nd shift. The role supports daily production, assists with press setup, ink mixing, and post-production cleanup to ensure timely, high-quality results for campus stores.

Ideal candidates have screen printing experience and a careful eye for detail. This is a full-time, on-site position with daytime shifts for a collaborative, craft-focused team.

Formación

• Experience in screen printing or related print production.
• Knowledge of registration, mesh counts, and ink application.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Reliable, punctual, flexible, and able to work with a production team.

Responsabilidades

• Mix Pantone inks as needed.
• Pull, count, and organize blanks for printing.
• Assist with setup/teardown of automatic and manual screen printing presses, including loading/unloading garments and cleaning screens.
• Follow daily production schedules to meet deadlines, report progress to Shift Lead.
• Inspect garments for print consistency and defects after exiting the dryer.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production workspace and follow safety protocols.

Conocimientos

Screen printing experience

Print production knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Descripción del empleo

Job Details

Job Location: DC3 - Gas City - Gas City, IN 46933, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $16.50 - $16.50 Hourly, Screen Printing Production Assistant - 2nd Shift

Team

Inkhouse

Reports to

General Manager - Print Services

Location

Slingshot Inkhouse, Gas City, Indiana

Commitment Level

Full-Time, Hourly

Working Hours

M-F, 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM

About Us

The Inkhouse is the apparel decorating division of Slingshot. We provide high-quality embroidery and screen printing apparel to our campus stores located all across the United States. We are a creative, collaborative, and supportive team committed to quality craftsmanship.

Position Overview

The Screen Printing Production Assistant supports daily production operations within our apparel decorating division. This role focuses on assisting the Screen Printer with equipment setup, press operation, and post-production cleanup to ensure all jobs are produced efficiently and to high quality standards.

The Production Assistant

works collaboratively with the team to facilitate a smooth workflow, contributing to the craftsmanship and timely delivery of products for our campus stores.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting Production Operations

• Mix custom Pantone inks as needed.
• Pull, count, and organize blanks for printing.
• Assist with the setup and teardown of automatic and manual screen printing presses, including loading/unloading garments and cleaning screens.
• Follow daily production schedules to meet customer deadlines, reporting progress to the Shift Lead.
• Perform routine cleaning of equipment and production areas to ensure the shop remains in good working order.

Quality Control

• Support quality control efforts by catching and inspecting garments as they exit the dryer for print consistency and defects.
• Troubleshoot and correct print issues during production runs to minimize waste and downtime.

Shop Safety & Organization

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production workspace.
• Handle inks, chemicals, and solvents safely and responsibly, adhering to all shop safety protocols.
• Support the team by maintaining an efficient workflow and assisting with other production tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in screen printing or a related print production role (preferred).
• Technical knowledge of screen printing processes, including registration, mesh counts, and ink application.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Reliable, punctual, flexible, and capable of working collaboratively with a production team.

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site position in a shop/production setting.
• Requires standing for long periods and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. regularly.
• Exposure to inks, chemicals, and machinery with appropriate protective gear provided.