Press Operators

Position Summary

The Press operator pays attention to detail, takes initiative, and enjoys the art of screen printing overall. The individual in this role thrives off of perfection, & helping problem solve. Culture Studio takes pride in the quality of every print that is produced. Due to our drive for perfection, we also provide top-of-the-line equipment and supplies that the press operator and team are responsible for upkeep.

Every unit the press lead produces with the support of the press operator offers our clients and their fans a memory, whether it’s a concert purchase, a retail must-have, or a cool t-shirt to add to the collection. It’s essential to have that at the top of your mind and let your dedication & drive do the talking. The Press Operator is a partner to the Press Lead in the daily operations of the automatic screen print machine.

The press operator uses their upper body's in and out motion to remove a garment from a pallet onto a dryer. The press operator assists in setting up the machine, surface cleaning the machine and area, and quality control.

• Go through safety training and stay compliant while operating or using machinery.
• One will be expected to unload printed shirts with automatic machinery.
• With the help of the supervisor and leads, it will be one's responsibility to make sure every order is printed correctly and on time.
• Communicate effectively with team members, learning the next steps to eliminate any downtime.
• Must make sure workstation is clean and organized every day
• Clean and grease press according to maintenance logs.
• Assist Press Lead in press setups to be done quickly, effectively, and most importantly, safely ensuring all safety guidelines are followed and, importantly ensure you are communicating with the Press lead when working around the press.
• Operators will break down finished jobs and remove inks from screens to be done quickly, effectively, and most importantly, safely ensuring all safety guidelines are followed, importantly communicating with the Press lead when working around the press.
• Report all issues/errors to the Press Lead
• Responsible for all screens and tools ready to be returned to washout when finished.
• Responsible for all inks to be returned to the ink department when finished. Clean buckets are to be ready to be returned to the ink department after use.
• Responsible for continuous movement and aid to hitting targeted goals and never waiting, always moving to the next task to assist the Press Lead in completing the daily schedule.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and acting in a proactive manner
• Being Flexible in altering in position due to workflow needs of the day
• Work closely with all colleagues on machinery to create a team effort / ask questions and learn to perfect your craft.

• Comfortable with reading and basic math
• One must have basic computer skills
• A dynamic personality with a drive to reach a decision
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels of management
• Organizational skills and ability to administer project and time management
• Attention to detail and a ‘get things done’ attitude
• Previous Manual and Automatic screen printing knowledge is preferred but not required
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Comfortable working with or around automatic machinery
• Being bilingual in English and Spanish is a huge plus
• Reliable transportation;
  Attendance and punctuality is very important in this role