What are the responsibilities and job description for the Screen Printing Press Assistant position at TC Screen Printing & Apparel?
TC's home office and production facility in Siloam Springs is looking for a hardworking, focused, and highly dependable Press Assistant to join our screen printing production team. This position is full-time Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on position that plays a critical role in keeping production running efficiently throughout the day. The Press Assistant works directly alongside 2–3 press operators, helping anticipate needs, keep jobs moving, maintain organization, and support overall production flow.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys staying active, working with urgency, being part of a team, and taking pride in supporting others and helping operations run smoothly.
The long-term goal for this role is to develop into a Screen Print Press Operator position for the right person.
Responsibilities
- Assist screen print press operators throughout the production day
- Keep presses stocked, organized, and running efficiently
- Load and unload garments quickly and accurately
- Help stage jobs, inks, screens, and materials for upcoming production
- Anticipate operator needs and actively support production flow
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
- Catch quality issues and communicate problems quickly
- Support overall production efficiency through urgency, teamwork, and attention to detail
- Learn screen printing production processes and press operation over time
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role
The people who thrive most in this position tend to:
- Enjoy staying busy and physically active throughout the day
- Work with hustle, urgency, and focus
- Naturally look for ways to help others
- Pay close attention to details and quality
- Learn quickly and respond well to coaching
- Stay positive and team-oriented under pressure
- Notice what needs to be done without waiting to be told
- Take pride in consistency, reliability, and hard work
Important Expectations
- This is a physically active position and requires standing and moving for the majority of the workday
- This is a fast-paced production environment
- Reliability and consistent attendance are extremely important
- Teamwork, communication, and a positive attitude matter just as much as technical skill
Qualifications
- Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
- Coachable attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication and listening skills
- Ability to work well within a collaborative production team
- Previous screen printing or production experience is helpful, but not required
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move production materials as needed
This job also comes with a well-rounded benefits package including PTO, health insurance and expense reimbursement, wellness reimbursement, IRA matching, and more.
About TC
It is a privilege for each of us to work at TC each day. We are grateful that we get to do business in Northwest Arkansas in the middle of one of the friendliest communities around. We design custom clothing for everything from classrooms to boardrooms to retail brands, and we do excellent work. We want to add someone to the team who is equally enthusiastic about all these things.
We are looking for someone who wants to become a dependable, long-term part of our production team — not someone simply looking for a temporary position.
How to Apply
Please send your resume along with a short introduction about yourself and why this position interests you.
We appreciate candidates who take time to learn a little about our company before interviewing. Checking out our social media and website is a great place to start.
Job Type: Full-time
Base Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20