SCREEN PRINTER (IN-HOUSE)
Hija De Tu Madre is a Latina lifestyle brand. We design apparel, accessories and stationary that are all Latinx inspired. We’re on a mission to Latinafy your life.
We’re currently looking for a skilled Manual Screenprinter to run our in-house screen printing production in our DTLA warehouse. Basic experience is okay! We'll train you!
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Details, details DETAILS! Do you care about the little things? If so, this job is for YOU. Our company is allergic to messiness and carelessness. QC is everything.
- Independent AF. We’re looking for a special someone who takes directions well, and can work independently.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
As Lead Screen Printer your primary responsibility is to be able to perform all the duties involved in Screen Printing independently. These duties include shirt check-in, screen registration, manual printing, quality control and all press and equipment maintenance. If there is a mechanical issue with any equipment, it is our expectation you are equipped to troubleshoot and fix the issue independently in a swift, cost effective and safe manner.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 2 yrs hands-on printing experience.
- Ability to print on a Manual M&R Chameleon or M&R Kruzer (6 Color / 4 Station).
- Knowledgeable with appropriate dryer settings to cure different fabric types (Cotton / Poly Cotton / Fleece, etc.).
- Ability to print gradients using 1 screen.
- Familiarity with Ranar Red Star Conveyor Dryer is a plus.
- Familiarity with Screen Coating, Burning & Reclaiming a plus (currently all screen burning and reclaiming is outsource but will be brought in-house soon).
- Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and artwork Seps also a major plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Shirt check-in.
- Tape, set-up & register screens.
- Pinhole check.
- Print according to tech pack specifications.
- Mix custom pantones according to the formula recipe.
- Review and approve Test Prints prior to printing bulk production.
- QC all garments printed
- Maintain a clean and safe production environment.
- Assist with other tasks not limited to, but including: quality control of incoming merchandise, packing orders, organizing inventory, cleaning, etc.
PAY AND SCHEDULE:
- $15-17 per hour
- 30 hours per week
- In-house work during normal business hours 9:30 - 4pm.
To apply please email your most recent resume to hello@hijadetumadre.com