Screen Print Operator (Swing Shift)

Description

Premier Press is one of the largest creative production companies on the West Coast, working with some of the most recognizable brands from around the world. If you’re someone who’s a self-starter, detail oriented and motivated to learn, this could be a great opportunity to work at an exciting and growing company. Visit our website to see our great work! http://www.premierpress.com

Top awards include:

• PPAI Greatest Companies to Work For 2025
• Winners of 12 Print Excellence Awards in 2025
• Winners of 11 Print Excellence Awards in 2024

Our Mission: Bring order to the chaos of creative production and distribution, making it easy to bring your brand to life.

Our Vision: Create a world free from dull marketing.

Our Values:

· Go Beyond

· Discover New Ways & Ideas

· Respect Ourselves, Each Other, and Our Community

· Deliver the Best Client Experience

Job Title: Screen Print Operator

Classification: Full-Time, non-exempt

Hourly Rate: $19.50 or higher DOE

Reports to: Wide Format Manager

Schedule: Swing Shift Monday - Friday, 2pm- 10:30pm (occasional weekends as needed)

Location: In-Office (no remote), 5000 N Basin Ave. Portland, OR 97217

Benefits

• Health insurance (100% employer-paid premiums)
• Basic Life Insurance (employer paid)
• Dental & Vision Insurance (low-cost premium)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mass-Transit Reimbursement Program helps employees save on commuting costs
• 401k with annual profit sharing
• Paid Time Off, increases with tenure
• Paid Holidays
• On-the-Job training w/growth opportunities

General Summary:

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Screen Print Operatorto join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining screen printing equipment to produce high-quality prints on various materials. The ideal screen printer will have a strong understanding of screen-printing processes, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to troubleshoot any issues that may arise during production.

Essential Functions:

• Screen Preparation:
  • Coat screens with emulsion, burn images onto screens using exposure units, and prepare screens for printing.
• Machine Setup:
  • Set up and align screen printing machines based on job specifications, including adjusting squeegees, platens, and screens for accuracy.
• Ink Mixing and Application:
  • Mix inks to match colors accurately and ensure proper consistency for printing.
  • Apply inks according to job requirements.
• Printing Process:
  • Operate screen printing machines for single or multi-color prints on fabrics, paper, plastics, and other materials.
  • Monitor machines to ensure smooth operation and high-quality output.
• Quality Control:
  • Inspect printed items for accuracy in design, alignment, and color consistency.
  • Make necessary adjustments to correct any issues during production.
  • Help with organizing and staging completed orders for pickup or shipment.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  • Perform routine cleaning and maintenance on machines and screens. Troubleshoot and repair equipment when necessary.

Requirements

Skills:

• Must be dependable and have a solid work ethic.
• Experience with automated screen-printing machines.
• Knowledge of various substrate.
• Understanding color theory and design.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with screen printing equipment, techniques, and materials.
• Ability to lift and move materials and garments as needed.

Minimum Education Required:

• High School Diploma, GED, or relevant experience.

Minimum Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a Screen Print Operator or in a similar printing role.
• Knowledge of different types of inks, emulsions, and substrates.
• Experience working with data-driven workflows a plus.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Details

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and push pallets. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Alcohol and Drug-Free Policy: We are an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on the successful completion of background checks and drug screenings. (While we prohibit impairment on the job, our policy does not restrict lawful, off-duty marijuana use.)

EEO: Premier Press provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any time without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.