Machine Operator

Overview

Available Positions

SCREEN PRINT MACHINE OPERATOR:
Under the direction of the Screen print Supervisor and Trainer, this position is responsible for processing screen print orders through preparing garments, applying inks through use of screen print press, and making quality adjustments as necessary. The operator is responsible for changing screens and setting up/cleaning ink for specific orders, and operating the screen print press to produce the best t-shirts in the biz.

The operator will help verify garment quality and ink design to achieve company standards, and will wow our customers by meeting department and company goals.

• Analyze orders to confirm design, ink colors and placement
• Set up and operate screen print machine; adjusting rotation, speed, pressure, and registration to achieve desired print quality
• Change/clean screens and ink for specific orders
• Unload shirts from platen
• Verify quality of clothing and ink design
• Change screens and ink for specific orders
• Follow company standards and work to achieve department goals
• Follows safety practices. Identifies problems and works to resolve safety issues as they occur in accordance to OSHA standards
• Works actively with others to get the job done
• Other duties as assigned

• High school education desirable, but not required
• Tablet or computer experience preferred
• Ability to work well in a team
• Detail oriented and self-motivated
• Must be reliable, responsible and take direction well
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks for several hours
• Ability to be stand for 8-10 hours a day
• Previous production experience preferred, but not required

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 screen printing 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.

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.

CONTINUOUSLY: Stands, Walks, Reaches, Lifting Under 10lbs., Carrying Under 10lbs., Reaching at and Below Shoulder Height

FREQUENTLY: Lifts, Carries, Pushes, Pulls, Bends, Twists, Reaches Above Shoulder Height

OCCASIONALLY: Balances, Lifts 10-24lbs., Lifting 25-50lbs., Lifting over 50lbs., Carrying 10-24lbs., Carrying 25-50lbs., Carrying Over 50lbs.

NEVER: Sit, Climb, Crawl

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 employme