Press Operator - Real Thread

Real Thread is an industry-leading custom t-shirt printer based in sunny Orlando, FL, with a second location in Ft. Worth, Texas. We are particularly known for our crazy soft t-shirts, dedication to quality, and amazing customer support team! The Real Thread team is committed to hiring top-performing individuals seeking long-term employment with great opportunities and benefits!

If you were to join our team as a Press Operator, your responsibilities would be:

• Manage workflow using the daily printing schedule.
• Operate a ROQ Auto Press.
• Set up jobs and ensure QC checks – registration, flash settings, squeegee speed, and pressure.
• Print with a variety of ink types, like discharge, acrylic, and plastisol.
• Use proper methods/techniques to operate and maintain automatic screen printing equipment.
• Verify size, color type of product, and ink color(s) from the order.
• Follow up regularly to confirm the quality of the product being printed.
• Maintain continuous inspection of job specifications and quality throughout the production run.
• Ensure proper cleanliness and safety of equipment.

Requirements

• You know the screen printing business because you’ve lived it and you loved it.
• You’re a leader who enjoys collaboration in a production environment
• You are able to work effectively in an open warehouse.
• A clean, safe, and efficient workplace is important to you.
• You are organized and treat your equipment and tools with respect.
• Mechanical stuff excites you, especially if you get to troubleshoot it.
• You understand the printing and operation of automatic style machines (ROQ a plus

Our Core Values - The Create Wow Culture:

1. 6-star Experience - We don’t expect “wow” to happen by accident—rather, we know that it’s the result of intentional work and high-standards.

2. Love Your Neighbor - We know that our employees are our most important asset and we aim to create a work-life experience unlike any other.

3. Press Onward - We know that hard times will come—and when they do, we band together to push through them, confident that this too will pass.

4. Team Together - We put team over self because we know that greatness is a collective effort.

5. Profit As Oxygen - We do not exist for profit alone, but we do know that it is necessary for the company to continue to exist and serve people in the way that we do.

6. Do Good - We believe every day is a God-given gift—and we seek to use our time, talents, and resources to have a positive impact on our industry, society, and the planet.

7. Enjoy The Journey - We believe that the real fun is in the “getting there.” Although we have goals we’re trying to accomplish, we seek to enjoy the journey to our destination—and all of the laughs, surprises, and lessons along the way—as much as the destination itself.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer sponsored company-match.
• Profit Share plan
• Love your job like never before. Seriously, we have an awesome team!

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Real Thread is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to thrive. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better outcomes, creativity, and innovation. 

Our commitment to DE&I extends to our hiring process. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. We are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination in our recruitment and selection procedures, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all candidates.