Print & Press Technician – Garment Decorating

Job Details

Position: Print & Press Technician – Garment Decorating

Job type: Full-time

Location: Little Flock, Arkansas

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week

Pay: Starting at $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Reports to: Production Manager

No College Degree Required 

About the Position

DRTY is a outdoor lifestyle company looking for a dependable, motivated Print & Press Technician to take ownership of our printing and pressing operations.

This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working with technology, operating machines, solving problems, and producing high-quality work. We need a self-starter who is excited to learn, grow with the company, and help us build efficient and reliable production processes.

Relevant garment-printing, heat-press, manufacturing, or production experience is preferred, but it is not required. We are happy to train the right person who has a great attitude, learns quickly, and wants to build a future with a growing company.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily print and press workflow to support efficient production.

• Set up and operate garment-printing, sublimation, RIP software, and heat-press equipment.

• Produce orders accurately while meeting established production deadlines.

• Conduct quality assurance checks to verify print quality, placement, color accuracy, and consistency.

• Identify and troubleshoot printing, pressing, equipment, and production issues.

• Perform routine equipment cleaning and basic maintenance.

• Maintain organization of garments, supplies, production materials, work-in-progress, and completed orders.

• Use production software and technology to manage jobs, track progress, and follow order specifications.

• Communicate with the Production Manager about priorities, problems, and order status.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.

• Support improvements to production systems, workflows, and processes as the company grows.

• Assist with additional production tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

• Excited to learn new skills and grow with a new company.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

• Dependable and able to work a consistent Monday-through-Friday schedule.

• Comfortable learning and using technology.

• Mechanically inclined and comfortable working with machines and production equipment.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

• Able to learn new equipment, software, and processes quickly.

• Organized with attention to detail.

• Able to manage multiple orders and changing priorities.

• Positive attitude and willingness to support the team.

• Committed to producing accurate, consistent, high-quality work.

• Able to follow instructions, production standards, and safety procedures.

• Able to stand for extended periods and perform hands-on production tasks.

Preferred experience: Printing, pressing, garment decoration, manufacturing, machine operation, or apparel production. Strong attention to detail is a plus. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

What We Offer

• Starting pay of $17.00 - $18.00 per hour with opportunities to advance.

• Full-time, 40-hour workweek.

• Consistent Monday-through-Friday schedule.

• Hands-on training.

• Opportunity to learn valuable garment-decoration and apparel production skills.

• Opportunity to grow with a new company.

• Ability to take ownership of an important production function.

• Supportive and team-oriented work environment.

Application Requirements

Applicants must include all of the following to be considered:

• A current résumé.

• A description of relevant work experience.

• Professional references or referrals, including contact information (ex: former supervisor, teacher, coach, shop instructor, FFA/4-H leader or community leader)

Please submit all requested information with your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

DRTY is an equal-opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.