Screen Printer & Engraving Specialist

About Us:

At Ahlborn Equipment, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality custom apparel, promotional products, and personalized gifts to our community and corporate clients. We are a fast-paced, creative, and collaborative print shop looking for a detail-oriented Production Associate to join our team and help bring our customers' designs to life.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking individual to handle both screen printing and engraving production. The ideal candidate has a keen eye for detail, enjoys working with their hands, and takes pride in producing flawless custom products. Whether you are setting up a multi-color screen print run or calibrating a laser engraver for fine detail work, your role is crucial to maintaining our standard of excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Screen Printing:

Prepare and process screens, including coating, burning/exposing, washing out, and reclaiming. Mix and match inks to meet specific customer requirements or Pantone colors. Set up, register, and operate manual and/or automatic screen printing presses. Monitor the curing process to ensure ink adhesion and washability. Perform quality control checks during print runs to catch and correct misprints or registration issues.

Engraving:

Operate laser and/or rotary engraving machines to customize products Prepare and format basic customer artwork using design software Precisely align and fixture materials in the engraving beds to ensure accurate placement. Clean and finish engraved items before packaging.

General Shop Duties:

Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on all printing and engraving equipment. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace. Assist with receiving inventory, unboxing blank goods, and staging orders for production. Count, fold, and pack finished goods for customer pickup or shipping.

Qualifications & Skills:

Experience:

Previous experience in screen printing or operating laser engravers is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates a strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.

Tech-Savvy:

Basic computer skills are required.

Detail-Oriented:

Exceptional attention to detail and color accuracy.

Time Management:

Ability to manage multiple orders simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet strict production deadlines.

Team Player:

Excellent communication skills and a positive, collaborative attitude.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods (8+ hours per day). Ability to lift and move boxes of garments or materials weighing up to 40-50 lbs. Comfortable working in a shop environment with exposure to inks, cleaning chemicals, and varying temperatures.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

Experience:

Screen Printing:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Sayner, WI 54560 (Required)

Work Location:

In person