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Heat Transfer Production Specialist
Department: Production
Reports To: Production Manager
Location: Lindon, UT
Position Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Heat Transfer Production Specialist to join our production team. This role is responsible for applying heat transfers, patches, logos, and other branding elements to hats, apparel, and promotional products while maintaining high-quality standards and efficient production timelines.
The ideal candidate takes pride in craftsmanship, works well in a fast-paced environment, and has a strong eye for alignment, consistency, and overall product quality.
Key Responsibilities
Heat Transfer Production
- Operate heat press equipment for hats, apparel, bags, and other promotional products
- Apply transfers, patches, emblems, DTF prints, vinyl, and other decoration methods accurately and consistently
- Set proper temperature, pressure, and timing based on product specifications
- Ensure logos and artwork are correctly aligned and meet brand standards
Product Preparation & Organization
- Prepare garments and hats for production
- Organize incoming jobs and prioritize workflow based on deadlines
- Stage products and transfers for efficient production runs
- Count and verify inventory before and after production
Quality Control
- Inspect finished products for placement, adhesion, quality, and defects
- Maintain high standards for premium retail-style finishing
- Rework or report any quality issues immediately
- Help ensure customer orders are completed accurately and on time
Equipment & Workspace Maintenance
- Maintain clean and organized production areas
- Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of heat press equipment
- Monitor supplies and notify management when materials are running low
- Follow all safety procedures and production guidelines
Team Support
- Assist other production departments when needed
- Work collaboratively with embroidery, screen printing, warehouse, and fulfillment teams
- Support rush orders and large production runs as required
Qualifications
- Previous production or apparel decoration experience preferred
- Experience with heat transfers, hat presses, or apparel decoration is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Preferred Skills
- Experience with hat heat transfer application
- Familiarity with DTF, HTV, patches, and apparel decoration methods
- Understanding of garment positioning and alignment techniques
- Experience working in promotional products, apparel, or print production environments
Success in This Role Looks Like
- Orders completed accurately and on schedule
- Consistent high-quality application and finishing
- Minimal production errors or reworks
- Strong teamwork and communication
- Maintaining an organized and efficient production area
Why Join
- Fast-growing and creative work environment
- Opportunity to work with premium brands and unique projects
- Team-oriented culture with growth opportunities
- Variety of projects and hands-on production work
- Be part of creating high-quality branded experiences for clients across the country