Screen-Printing Production Lead (M&R Floating Operator)

PrintWorkers; Somersworth (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

PrintWorkers in Somersworth, NH is seeking a highly technical Screen-printing production lead to own the shop floor. You will troubleshoot multi-color jobs on automatic presses, dial in squeegee pressure and cure times, and step in to load, unload, or run presses as needed.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, reliability, and a commitment to quality craftsmanship in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Previous M&R press experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience on automatic screen-printing equipment.
• Able to troubleshoot registration and color issues.

Responsibilities

• Technical Troubleshooting: fix multi-color registration and cure times.
• The Ultimate Floater: run or load a press to meet daily goals.
• Print Run Approvals with Technical Advisor and Art Dept.
• Floor Leadership: assist manager to keep line moving and on schedule.

Skills

Screen printing

Troubleshooting

Line leadership

Tools

Automatic press

M&R equipment

Job description

We are looking for a highly technical, hands-on Screen-printing production lead for our shop floor. This is a dynamic, high impact role for a seasoned screen printer who loves the technical side of the craft but is completely willing to get their hands dirty. You won’t just be locked into a single press all day- you will keep our M&R equipment dialed in, troubleshoot complex print issues and fluidly “float” onto the line to load, catch or run a press as needed.

Responsibilities

• Technical Troubleshooting: Work with press operatorsthat are setting up difficult multi-color jobs, registration issues and dialing in perfect squeegee pressure, flood angles and cure times.
• The Ultimate Floater: Actively step in to run an automatic press, unload, catch or perform any task to keep the shop hitting its daily production goals when short-staffed.
• Print Run Approvals: Working with the Technical Advisor and Art Department to approve new jobs and reprints.
• Floor Leadership: Backup/Assist the Technical Advisor and Operations Manager in keeping the team focused, organized and moving forward meeting production timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum3-5 years of hands-on experience running automatic screen-printing equipment on a daily bases. M&R experience preferred but not required.
• The “Do whatever it takes” Mindset: Zero ego. You are just as comfortable diagnosing a registration glitch as you are catching shirts at the end of a dryer belt for the entire day.
• Reliability: You show up on time for every shift. If a crew member is missing, the team looks to you to keep the line humming.

This position offers an opportunity to lead innovative print projects within a vibrant manufacturing environment. We seek motivated professionals committed to quality craftsmanship and continuous improvement.

Forward Merch is proud to be a Recovery Friendly and Veteran Friendly Workplace and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Automatic Screen Printing Press: 3 years (Required)