Print Technician | Screen Printing Operator | Apparel Printer at Century LLC – Midwest City, Oklahoma

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Screen Print Operator to produce high-quality prints across a variety of materials, including cotton, poly/cotton blends, vinyl, and canvas. This role requires strong technical expertise in screen setup, ink management, and print troubleshooting to ensure consistent, production-ready results.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-driven, and capable of independently identifying and resolving print issues related to ink consistency, registration, and equipment performance. This position plays a key role in maintaining production efficiency and delivering durable, visually accurate finished products.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of hands-on screen printing experience in a production environment.
• Proven experience printing on multiple substrates (cotton, blends, synthetic materials, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of ink types, curing processes, and color matching
• Ability to troubleshoot print and equipment issues independently
• Experience with screen setup, registration, and press operation
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automatic presses (e.g., M&R, ROQ, Workhorse)
• Knowledge of specialty inks (plastisol, water-based, discharge, etc.)
• Familiarity with production metrics, batching, and workflow optimization
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate screen printing machines to apply designs onto apparel items such as t-shirts, hoodies, and other garments.
• Prepare screens by coating, exposing, and washing out designs to ensure accurate print reproduction.
• Mix and match inks to achieve the desired colors and consistency for each print job.
• Inspect printed garments for quality assurance, checking for defects such as misprints, color inconsistencies, or registration errors.
• Maintain and clean printing equipment regularly to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Collaborate with the design and production teams to understand project requirements and meet production deadlines.
• Document production details and report any equipment malfunctions or material shortages to supervisors.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and print quality
• Problem-solving mindset with minimal supervision
• Reliability and consistency in a production environment
• Ability to adapt to different materials and job requirements
  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

Immediate:

• Pay range: $15–$19 per hour (experiencebased)
• $0- copay Medical Clinic for non-emergency medical needs
• Free onsite martial arts Classes and facility workout gyms

After 90 Days:

• Elective medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO accrual
• 401K Retirement Savings + Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance

* Starting pay will be determined based on relevant experience, technical ability, and performance during the interview process.

Why Work for Century?

We are Owned and Operated by Martial Artists

One reason Century is so passionate about what we do is that many of our employees are martial artists. Our founder, Mike Dillard, won two Karate National Championships as a competitor. Some Century employees own or instruct at martial arts schools or spend their after-work hours and weekends competing and training.

MONDAY - THURSDAY 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM (set schedule, not flexible)
Full-Time Hourly Position, 40 hours per week/Biweekly payroll