Screen Print Operator

Greater Pittsburgh Specialty Advertising•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Screen Printer Greater Pittsburgh Specialty Advertising (GPSA) is a busy, growing apparel decorator and custom sports team outfitter, looking for an experienced Screen Printer (or Assistant Screen Printer) to join Our Team . We have five automatic (M&R) screen-printing lines, four manual presses, more than 100 embroidery heads and a terrific local customer base, so there are great opportunities here for the right person to grow and progress with us. Qualifications: 2 years of automatic or manual screen-printing experience. Knowledge of color theory with press setup and multi-color registration. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Effective communicator with a positive attitude and demeanor. Attention to detail, with a passion for making sure things are right. Experience printing on various garment material compositions with appropriate inks and curing settings is very desirable. Job Duties: Press Operation: Master our M&R automatic lines and/or manual presses to produce retail-quality apparel. Technical Press Setup: Manage complex press setups, including precise multi-color registration and screen alignment. Color Management: Manage precise multi-color registration and screen alignment. Substrate Calibration: Select and apply appropriate inks and curing temperatures based on specific garment material compositions (e.g., cotton, polyester, blends). Quality Control: Identify and correct defects mid-run to maintain GPSA standards. Team Communication: Collaborate effectively with team members through clear verbal and written communication to coordinate production schedules and troubleshoot issues. Workflow Support: Maintain a positive demeanor while supporting fellow team members in a fast-paced production environment. GPSA is a great place to work, offering a friendly team atmosphere, good relationships with our customers and suppliers, and competitive wages and benefits, including: A stable Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM work schedule. Health, dental, and vision insurance. Life, short-term and long-term disability insurance. 401(K) retirement savings with 3% company match. Paid vacation and holiday time. And more! Salary: We expect to offer $17 to $21 per hour to start, Negotiable BOE. Benefits: 401(k) with 3% matching Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Employee discount Paid time off Job Type: Full-time Shift: 8-hour shift, Monday-Friday- 8:30AM-5:00PM (30 minute unpaid lunch) Education: High school or equivalent Work Location: On-site, Reliable transportation and attendance is required.

Requirements

2 years of automatic or manual screen-printing experience.
Knowledge of color theory with press setup and multi-color registration.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Effective communicator with a positive attitude and demeanor.
Attention to detail, with a passion for making sure things are right.
Reliable transportation and attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience printing on various garment material compositions with appropriate inks and curing settings is very desirable.

Responsibilities

Press Operation: Master our M&R automatic lines and/or manual presses to produce retail-quality apparel.
Technical Press Setup: Manage complex press setups, including precise multi-color registration and screen alignment.
Color Management: Manage precise multi-color registration and screen alignment.
Substrate Calibration: Select and apply appropriate inks and curing temperatures based on specific garment material compositions (e.g., cotton, polyester, blends).
Quality Control: Identify and correct defects mid-run to maintain GPSA standards.
Team Communication: Collaborate effectively with team members through clear verbal and written communication to coordinate production schedules and troubleshoot issues.
Workflow Support: Maintain a positive demeanor while supporting fellow team members in a fast-paced production environment.