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Pad Printing Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Operate pad print machine, using a foot pedal, to transfer design (brand/care and contents) onto garment * Fold garments and place in box for next step in production process Additional Duties (on an ...

Operate pad print machine, using a foot pedal, to transfer design (brand/care and contents) onto garment * Fold garments and place in box for next step in production process Additional Duties (on an ...

Operate pad print machine, using a foot pedal, to transfer design (brand/care and contents) onto garment * Fold garments and place in box for next step in production process Additional Duties (on an ...

This role is responsible for the set-up and tear down of assembly and Pad Printing jobs in our Second Operations department. This person will also be able to trouble shoot assembly and pad printing ...

This role is responsible for the set-up and tear down of assembly and Pad Printing jobs in our Second Operations department. This person will also be able to trouble shoot assembly and pad printing ...

This role is responsible for the set-up and tear down of assembly and Pad Printing jobs in our Second Operations department. This person will also be able to trouble shoot assembly and pad printing ...

Medical Assembler

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Hot stamping, sonic welding, pad printing, and silicone back filling * Maintain equipment logs * Perform general assembly and secondary production operations * Requirements * Aminimum of 6 monthsof ...

Pad print garments and support cyclecounts to help maintain inventory accuracy. * Maintainclear aisles, clean work areas, and organized racks throughout the warehouse. * Follow 6S standards: Sort ...

Set-up jobs and perform pad printing, hole punching, or packaging operations to ensure the highest quality of production is achieved. * Review daily manufacturing functions and job orders to ensure ...

Pad prints and cycle counts garments * Maintains aisles: clear, cleaned & organized racks * Follows the 6S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain & Safety * Uses communication device ...

Order Puller

Detroit Lakes, MN · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Pad print garments and support cyclecounts to help maintain inventory accuracy. * Maintainclear aisles, clean work areas, and organized racks throughout the warehouse. * Follow 6S standards: Sort ...

Order Puller

Detroit Lakes, MN · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Pad print garments and support cyclecounts to help maintain inventory accuracy. * Maintainclear aisles, clean work areas, and organized racks throughout the warehouse. * Follow 6S standards: Sort ...

Experience with secondary operations and equipment such as sonic welding, hotplate welding, heat staking, pick and place, pad printing, assembly, leak testing, and automation preferred.

Experience with secondary operations and equipment such as sonic welding, hotplate welding, heat staking, pick and place, pad printing, assembly, leak testing, and automation preferred.

CathX Assembler

Arden Hills, MN · On-site

$16.75 - $20.75/hr

Performs intermediate assembly tasks, such as pad printing, adhesive bonding, hot air bonding, balloon bonding, etching wires, swaging shafts, fusing skiving shafts, folding, marking, braiding ...

CathX Assembler

Arden Hills, MN

$16.75 - $20.75/hr

Performs intermediate assembly tasks, such as pad printing, adhesive bonding, hot air bonding, balloon bonding, etching wires, swaging shafts, fusing skiving shafts, folding, marking, braiding ...

CathX Assembler

Arden Hills, MN

$16.75 - $20.75/hr

Performs intermediate assembly tasks, such as pad printing, adhesive bonding, hot air bonding, balloon bonding, etching wires, swaging shafts, fusing skiving shafts, folding, marking, braiding ...

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How much do pad printing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for pad printing in Minnesota is $21.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.16 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Pad Printing job?

A Pad Printing job involves operating specialized equipment to transfer ink from an etched plate to a product using a silicone pad. This method is commonly used for printing on irregularly shaped or textured surfaces, such as promotional items, electronics, and medical devices. Responsibilities typically include setting up machines, mixing inks, aligning prints, and ensuring quality control. Workers may also be responsible for routine maintenance and troubleshooting of the equipment to ensure smooth operation.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Pad Printing operator?

As a Pad Printing operator, your daily tasks usually involve setting up and calibrating printing machines, preparing inks, loading substrates, and conducting test prints to ensure quality standards are met. You will be responsible for monitoring the production process, making adjustments as needed, and performing routine maintenance on the equipment to prevent breakdowns. Ensuring accurate color matching and crisp image transfers is a key part of your job. You may also be involved in basic troubleshooting, keeping production records, and collaborating closely with quality control teams to meet customer specifications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pad Printing position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pad Printing operator, you need attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a basic understanding of production processes, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with pad printing machines, inks, color-matching systems, and safety protocols is typically required, with some employers offering on-the-job training or certifications in printing technology. Strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work well in a team, and good communication are valued soft skills in this role. These skills are crucial for maintaining product quality, minimizing downtime, and ensuring smooth, efficient operation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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Infographic showing various Pad Printing job openings in Minnesota as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,066 per year, or $21.2 per hour.
Pad Printing

Pad Printing

Lakeshirts

Little Falls, MN • On-site

$15/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

TAGLESS TEES | GROWING BY POPULAR DEMAND FROM A CONSUMER BASE THAT PRIZES COMFORT.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Under the direct supervision of the Inventory Supervisor, this position is responsible for operating a pad printing machine to create a tagless label for garments.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-4p

Pay: $15/hr


A Typical Day (job functions) | Unbox + Remove Tags + Pad Print + Box + Repeat

  • Remove tag from garment in order to print branded design onto garment
  • Operate pad print machine, using a foot pedal, to transfer design (brand/care and contents) onto garment
  • Fold garments and place in box for next step in production process

Additional Duties (on an as-needed basis)

  • Pulls orders of garments for production teams, on an as-needed basis
  • Verify correct garment, color and sizes pulled by weighing/counting garments.
  • Maintains aisles: clear, cleaned and organized racks
  • Follows the 6S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain and Safety
  • Other duties as assigned including special projects

Skills (qualifications) | Accuracy + Repetition + Self-Directed

  • High school diploma preferred, but not required
  • Ability to work well independently and as a team
  • Accuracy is required, must be able to print design on appropriate area on garment
  • Must understand order form and be able to count
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment
  • Must be self-directed & self-motivated
  • Knowledge of MS Office products: Excel, Word, etc.; must be able to pick up new software skills quickly
  • Ability to be on your feet 8-10 hrs/day

WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE. At Lakeshirts, we believe in making work as awesome as the apparel we create. We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more!). We're a place where creativity meets culture, where ideas and innovation are encouraged, and where the atmosphere is truly one-of-a-kind. As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments and accessories for the resort, licensed collegiate, and K-12 markets, supported by over 1,000 ah-mazing team members from sea to shining sea.

LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS.


Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:

Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following direction, handling multiple priorities, reasoning.


Physical Demands:

CONTINUOUSLY: Sit, Reach, Lift under 10 lbs., Carry under 10 lbs., Reach at and below shoulder height.

FREQUENTLY: Lift, Carry, Pull, Bend, Twist, Lift 10-50 lbs., Carry 10 - 50 lbs., Reach above shoulder height.

OCCASIONALLY: Stand, Walk, Push, Lift over 50 lbs., Carry over 50 lbs.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.