What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Screen Printing Press Operator position at Daze Printing | Screen Printing and Design | Bend, Or?
Daze Printing is an evolving boutique print studio specializing in premium, design-forward screen printing for brands, businesses, musicians, coffee shops, and artists who care deeply about quality. We produce elevated merchandise with an emphasis on craftsmanship, intentional production, and standout customer experiences.
We’re seeking an experienced and highly detail-oriented Lead Screen Printing Press Operator to help drive production excellence as we continue refining our shop into a high-end, one-of-a-kind print studio.
This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in precision, efficiency, troubleshooting, and producing exceptional work someone who wants to help shape and elevate a premium production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up, register, operate, and break down automatic and manual screen printing presses
- Print consistently at high quality with water-based and discharge inks
- Mix inks accurately and maintain color consistency
- Troubleshoot press, registration, and production issues independently
- Maintain production efficiency while protecting quality standards
- Ensure jobs are completed accurately and on schedule
- Reclaim, coat, and burn screens as needed
- Maintain equipment and assist with preventative maintenance
- Keep production areas clean, organized, and running efficiently
- Maintain clear and consistent production notes
- Communicate clearly with production leadership and customer success teams
- Assist in improving systems, workflows, and print processes
- Train and support junior production staff
Qualifications:
- 2 years of screen printing experience preferred (automatic press strongly preferred)
- Strong experience with registration, troubleshooting, and production flow
- Knowledge of water-based inks, discharge, and/or plastisol
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to maintain speed without sacrificing quality
- Comfortable in a deadline-driven production environment
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50 lbs
Bonus Points:
- Leadership or team training experience
- Experience with premium apparel brands
- Familiarity with Printavo, Trello, or similar systems
- Experience with Adobe Suite
- Specialty printing knowledge (sim process, puff, specialty inks, relabeling)
- Passion for apparel, design, and evolving print culture
Who You Are
You care about:
- Clean prints
- Tight registration
- Efficient production
- Premium standards
- Problem-solving
- Building something exceptional
You aren’t looking for “just another print shop job.”
You want to be part of a studio pushing for better.
Join Daze Printing and help us create some damn good work.