Production Associate – Screen Printing

Position Overview

We are looking for reliable and motivated Production Associates to join our screen-printing team. This is a hands-on production role supporting the printing of apparel for well-known clients including Mac Tools, Homage, Victoria's Secret, and Build-A-Bear.

We are hiring for several positions within the production team, including Print Catching, Screen Room, and Screen Setup. The right candidate will have a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Previous screen-printing experience is helpful but not required for all positions.

Available Schedule Options

• Print Catcher: Monday–Wednesday, 5:00 AM–6:30 PM
• Print Catcher: Thursday–Saturday, 5:00 AM–6:30 PM
• Screen Room Technician: Monday–Friday, 1:30 PM–10:30 PM
• Screen Setup: Monday–Friday, 1:30 PM–10:30 PM

Main Responsibilities

Print Catcher / Production

• Catch and stack printed shirts as they come off the dryer.
• Inspect finished shirts for quality issues and defects.
• Sort and stack shirts neatly by size.
• Maintain an organized and clean production area.
• Learn additional production duties, including screen press unloading, as skills and experience develop.
• Follow production and safety procedures while working around printing equipment and inks.

Screen Room Technician

• Create and prepare screens for production.
• Operate Direct-to-Screen equipment and related screen room equipment.
• Inspect screens carefully for small flaws or imperfections.
• Maintain a clean, organized screen room.
• Prepare screens according to production requirements and schedules.
• Help ensure jobs are ready on time to keep production moving.

Screen Setup

• Prepare and tape screens received from the screen room.
• Gather and organize the required materials for each print job, including screens and inks.
• Prepare print carts according to job requirements.
• Place completed carts on the production floor according to the print schedule.
• Clear print carts and materials when jobs are completed.
• Maintain an organized and efficient work area.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work the selected schedule.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly for quality-control responsibilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and production schedules.
• Comfortable working around printing inks and equipment.
• Print Catcher applicants should wear clothing they do not mind getting dirty or exposed to ink.
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, screen-printing, or production experience is a plus, but training is available.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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