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 SummaryWe 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 ResponsibilitiesAutomatic 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 MattersAutomatic 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