Screen-Printing Operator 1000 sign-on bonus

## Experienced Screen Printing Operator – Automatic Press \*\*\* $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS \*\*\* PromoCentric is hiring experienced Screen Print Operators to join a fast-paced production team. This role involves setup, registration, and operation of automatic presses (M&R), working as part of a disciplined production team focused on quality and on-time delivery. **Department:** Production **Reports To:** Production Manager **Type:** Full‑time ### Role Summary We are seeking an **experienced Automatic Press Screen Printing Operator** to run high‑volume production on automatic screen‑printing presses. This role owns **setup, registration, print quality, throughput, and press discipline**. If quality drifts, output slows, or a press goes down—this role is accountable for stopping production and escalating issues correctly. This is not an entry‑level position. We are looking for an operator who understands **process, repeatability, and production pressure** and can run an auto press without supervision. * * * ### Core Responsibilities #### Automatic Press Operation - Set up, register, and operate automatic screen‑printing presses according to job specifications and approved samples - Load screens in proper sequence and achieve fast, accurate registration - Set and maintain off‑contact, squeegee pressure, flood bars, stroke, and press speeds - Mix and manage inks to approved formulas, maintaining viscosity, color accuracy, and opacity - Maintain consistent print quality throughout the production run—no drifting, no “good enough” #### Quality Ownership - Produce and submit first articles for approval before full production - Monitor prints continuously during the run (registration, color density, ink coverage) - Pull samples at defined intervals and **stop production immediately** if quality falls out of spec - Do not push bad work through to protect speed or counts * * * #### Throughput & Execution Discipline - Run the press at agreed‑upon production speeds without sacrificing quality - Execute jobs **in released sequence**; do not self‑reorder work - Communicate immediately if anything threatens sustained output or on‑time delivery - Maintain clean handoffs to stacking, finishing, and downstream teams * * * #### Press Care & Maintenance - Perform routine preventative maintenance on presses, dryers, and related equipment - Clean, inspect, and lubricate equipment as scheduled - Identify developing mechanical issues early and escalate before downtime occurs - Maintain a clean, organized, production‑ready press area * * * ### Required Experience & Skills - **3+ years operating automatic screen‑printing presses** - Proven ability to set up and register multi‑color jobs efficiently - Strong understanding of inks, mesh counts, emulsions, and curing requirements - Ability to maintain quality at speed in a production environment - Detail‑oriented, process‑driven, and comfortable being held to standards - Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs * * * ### Preferred (Nice to Have) - Experience with high‑volume or multi‑press production environments - Familiarity with documented production procedures and quality standards - Ability to assist with press troubleshooting and minor mechanical adjustments * * * ### What Success Looks Like - Jobs start on time and run predictably - First articles are approved quickly - Print quality stays locked in from first piece to last - Press downtime is minimized - No surprises passed downstream * * * ### Why This Role Matters Automatic presses drive the entire production schedule. This role directly impacts: - On‑time delivery - Rework and waste - Customer satisfaction - Overall shop throughput If you take pride in **tight setups, clean prints, and disciplined execution**, you’ll do well here. Sign-On Bonus – Terms & Conditions: See hiring Manager