Machine Operator

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BRINGING ART GARMENTS TO LIFE.

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Available Positions

Screenprint Machine Operator | Day Shift - M - F 8am - 4pm

Screenprint Machine Operator | Night Shift - M - Th 4pm - 2am

Follow this link to see what our screenprint department does! https://tinyurl.com/LSScreenprint

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SCREENPRINT MACHINE OPERATOR:

THE OPPORTUNITY: Under the direction of the Screenprint Supervisor and Trainer, this position is responsible for processing screenprint orders through preparing garments, applying inks through use of screenprint press, and making quality adjustments as necessary. This position will lead the Unloader and provide first steps in quality control. The operator is responsible for changing screens and setting up/cleaning ink for specific orders, and operating the screenprint 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.

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A Typical Day (job functions) | Operate Unload Analyze Verify Repeat

• Analyze orders to confirm design, ink colors and placement


• Set up and operate screenprint 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

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Skills (qualifications) | Self-Motivated Detail-Oriented TEAM Player

• 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

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WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE. 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 screenprinting 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.

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Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:

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.

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Physical Demands:

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