Heat Press Operator

Heat Press Operator A&K Designs, Inc - 5.0 Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $16.50 - $20.00 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Computer literacy English Shop math Full Job Description A&K Designs, Inc is a family owned and operated sports apparel manufacturing company, proudly serving the Portland community for the last 35 years. We have a strong company culture that is committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful, and inclusive. Everything we produce has high visibility and we take pride in our quality, innovation, and on-time delivery. We are searching for new ways to improve what we do and who we are and looking for energetic and engaged people to join our team. Join Our Team as a Heat Press Operator Do you love the smell of fresh ink and the satisfaction of a perfectly aligned logo? Can you spot a crooked graphic from across the room? If you said "yes," then you might be our next Heat Press Hero!

What You'll Do:

Assist in setting up and operating an automatic commercial heat press machine like a pro Apply graphics, names, numbers, and patches with precision and pride Dial in temperature, pressure, and timing for flawless results Load, align, press, and inspect garments to perfection Catch even the tiniest mistakes (your eagle eyes are your superpower) Keep things running smoothly by following production schedules Help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient workspace Perform basic machine cleaning and upkeep What Makes You a

Great Fit:

Sweat the small stuff (in a good way—details matter here!) Previous experience with automatic heat press machines would be a plus Ability to read production sales orders and follow instructions carefully Work well with others and bring positive energy to the team Are dependable, self-directed, motivated, and ready to get things done Have basic computer skills (tablets included) Bonus points if you have heat press or apparel production experience High school diploma or equivalent Ability to read/write in English and have math skills at a basic level required Bilingual (English/Spanish)? Even better! Our regular schedule is Monday - Thursday, 6:00am to 3:15pm, Friday, 6:00am to 11:00am. If you're someone who takes pride in precision, we'd love to meet you. What you'll get: Medical, dental and vision with generous employer contribution 401k with employer match Two weeks of paid time off per year 8 company paid holidays Employee Assistance Program