Screen Printer
Mello, Austin, TX, United States
Mello is a premium custom merchandise and production company based in Austin, Texas. We work with fast-growing brands in food, beverage, lifestyle, hospitality, and retail to create high-quality, design-forward apparel, headwear, and branded goods that people actually want to wear and keep.
Role Overview We’re looking for a skilled Screen Printer / Automatic Press Operator to join our in-house production team. You’ll be responsible for operating and maintaining our automatic press, ensuring top-tier print quality, and helping us scale production in our new warehouse.
This is a key role as we build out our production capabilities.
Responsibilities
Operate automatic screen printing presses (Workhorse Sabre or similar preferred)
Set up jobs, including screens, inks, registration, and test prints
Maintain consistent print quality across runs
Mix inks and match colors accurately
Troubleshoot printing issues in real time
Work closely with production and design teams to execute jobs correctly
Maintain equipment and keep workstations clean and organized
Assist with reclaiming screens and shop workflow as needed
Qualifications
2+ years of screen printing experience (automatic press preferred)
Strong understanding of inks, curing, registration, and garment types
Experience with high-quality or retail-level printing is a big plus
Detail-oriented with a strong eye for quality
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
Team player with a positive attitude
Nice to Have
Experience with Workhorse Sabre presses
Knowledge of specialty inks (puff, discharge, water-based, etc.)
Experience in premium apparel or fashion-oriented production\
Familiarity with reclaiming processes and darkroom workflows
What We Offer
Competitive hourly pay + growth opportunities
Performance bonuses based on output and quality
Opportunity to grow into a production manager role
Work on high-quality, creative projects - not just basic prints
New warehouse and production setup
Tight-knit, ambitious team environment
Why Join Mello
We’re building something big - a premium, modern merch company that blends design, production, and brand experience. This is your chance to get in early, grow with us, and help shape the future of our production team.
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Role Overview We’re looking for a skilled Screen Printer / Automatic Press Operator to join our in-house production team. You’ll be responsible for operating and maintaining our automatic press, ensuring top-tier print quality, and helping us scale production in our new warehouse.
This is a key role as we build out our production capabilities.
Responsibilities
Operate automatic screen printing presses (Workhorse Sabre or similar preferred)
Set up jobs, including screens, inks, registration, and test prints
Maintain consistent print quality across runs
Mix inks and match colors accurately
Troubleshoot printing issues in real time
Work closely with production and design teams to execute jobs correctly
Maintain equipment and keep workstations clean and organized
Assist with reclaiming screens and shop workflow as needed
Qualifications
2+ years of screen printing experience (automatic press preferred)
Strong understanding of inks, curing, registration, and garment types
Experience with high-quality or retail-level printing is a big plus
Detail-oriented with a strong eye for quality
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
Team player with a positive attitude
Nice to Have
Experience with Workhorse Sabre presses
Knowledge of specialty inks (puff, discharge, water-based, etc.)
Experience in premium apparel or fashion-oriented production\
Familiarity with reclaiming processes and darkroom workflows
What We Offer
Competitive hourly pay + growth opportunities
Performance bonuses based on output and quality
Opportunity to grow into a production manager role
Work on high-quality, creative projects - not just basic prints
New warehouse and production setup
Tight-knit, ambitious team environment
Why Join Mello
We’re building something big - a premium, modern merch company that blends design, production, and brand experience. This is your chance to get in early, grow with us, and help shape the future of our production team.
#J-18808-Ljbffr