Screen Printing Production Assistant

Screen Printing Production Assistant
Team: Inkhouse
Reports to: General Manager - Print Services
Location: Slingshot Inkhouse, Gas City, Indiana
Commitment Level: Full-Time, Hourly

About Us
The Inkhouse is the apparel decorating division of Slingshot. We provide high-quality embroidery and screen printing apparel to our campus stores located all across the United States. We are a creative, collaborative, and supportive team committed to quality craftsmanship.

Position Overview
The Screen Printing Production Assistant supports daily production operations within our apparel decorating division. This role focuses on assisting the Screen Printer with equipment setup, press operation, and post-production cleanup to ensure all jobs are produced efficiently and to high quality standards.

The Production
Assistant works collaboratively with the team to facilitate a smooth workflow, contributing to the craftsmanship and timely delivery of products for our campus stores.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting Production Operations

Mix custom Pantone inks as needed.
Pull, count, and organize blanks for printing.
Assist with the setup and teardown of automatic and manual screen printing presses, including loading/unloading garments and cleaning screens.
Follow daily production schedules to meet customer deadlines, reporting progress to the Shift Lead.
Perform routine cleaning of equipment and production areas to ensure the shop remains in good working order.

• Quality Control

Support quality control efforts by catching and inspecting garments as they exit the dryer for print consistency and defects.
Troubleshoot and correct print issues during production runs to minimize waste and downtime.

• Shop Safety & Organization

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production workspace.
Handle inks, chemicals, and solvents safely and responsibly, adhering to all shop safety protocols.
Support the team by maintaining an efficient workflow and assisting with other production tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in screen printing or a related print production role (preferred).
• Technical knowledge of screen printing processes, including registration, mesh counts, and ink application.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Reliable, punctual, flexible, and capable of working collaboratively with a production team.

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site position in a shop/production setting.
• Requires standing for long periods and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. regularly.
• Exposure to inks, chemicals, and machinery with appropriate protective gear provided.