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Turn90 Careers Print Shop Production Lead Location: Columbia, SC Reports To: Director of Operations Turn90 Print Shop $20–$22/hour, depending on experience, with room to advance as skills and responsibilities grow Turn90 is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Print Shop Production Lead to join our screen printing operation in Columbia. Screen-printing experience is not required. We will train the right person. We are looking for someone who takes pride in doing things correctly, enjoys working with their hands, can learn technical equipment and processes, and wants to grow into greater responsibility over time. The Production Lead is a hands-on position. This person will learn all aspects of screen-printing production and ultimately become responsible for making sure customer orders are produced correctly, efficiently, and to Turn90’s quality standards. The Production Lead works alongside a Production Assistant and reports to Turn90’s Director of Operations. This is a lead production role, not a personnel-management position. What You’ll Do Set up and operate screen-printing equipment Prepare, burn, wash out, and reclaim screens Set up and register jobs on the press Select, prepare, and mix inks, including custom colors Review job specifications before beginning production Verify garments, artwork, colors, placement, quantities, and other production instructions Produce test prints and inspect the first piece before beginning a full production run Print customer orders accurately and efficiently Monitor registration, ink coverage, placement, and print quality throughout production Ensure garments are properly cured Identify problems and stop production before errors become larger production runs Track misprints and production issues Perform final quality-control checks Receive, count, and stage garments for upcoming jobs Fold, count, pack, and prepare completed orders as needed Maintain inks, screens, and production supplies Keep the production floor, press, screen room, equipment, and work areas clean and organized Clean presses, screens, tools, squeegees, and other equipment after jobs Sweep, mop, empty trash, break down boxes, and maintain an orderly shop Perform preventive maintenance and identify equipment problems Help coordinate the daily work on the production floor Work closely with Turn90’s operations team to keep orders on schedule Learn and consistently follow Turn90’s production procedures and quality-control checklists This is a hands-on production job. Cleaning equipment, reclaiming screens, handling ink, moving boxes, packing shirts, sweeping, and maintaining an organized shop are all part of the position. What We’re Looking For Dependable. You show up when you’re expected and can be counted on. Detail-oriented. You notice when something isn’t right and address it before continuing. Process-oriented. You can follow established procedures and checklists consistently. Mechanically inclined. You’re comfortable learning equipment, making adjustments, and troubleshooting problems. Quality-conscious. You take pride in producing work that meets a high standard. A strong learner. You don’t need screen-printing experience, but you do need to be willing and able to learn a technical production process. Accountable. You take ownership of your work, communicate problems, and address mistakes rather than hiding them. Organized. You can keep materials, equipment, and multiple jobs straight. A team player. You’re comfortable working closely with another production employee and coordinating with our operations team. Comfortable taking the lead on the production floor. As you become fully trained, you will be expected to help coordinate the day’s production work and make sure jobs are completed correctly. Comfortable with physical work. This position requires standing for extended periods, working around production equipment, handling garments and supplies, and performing regular shop cleaning and organization. Experience Previous screen-printing experience is welcome but not required. Experience in manufacturing, production, printing, warehouse operations, machine operation, skilled trades, automotive work, construction, or another hands‑on environment may be helpful. More important than a particular background is a demonstrated record of reliability, attention to detail, willingness to learn, accountability, and pride in doing quality work. Training and Growth Turn90 will provide hands‑on technical training in screen printing, equipment operation, ink mixing, screen preparation, quality control, equipment care, troubleshooting, and our production processes. Our goal is for the Production Lead to develop the technical skills and judgment to independently own day‑to‑day production‑floor execution and quality. This position offers room to advance as technical skills, knowledge, and responsibilities grow. About Turn90 Turn90 is a South Carolina nonprofit that helps people successfully return from incarceration through intensive workforce preparation, behavioral development, employment support, and connections to employers. The Turn90 Print Shop is a professional screen‑printing business that also supports Turn90’s broader mission. We expect the same quality, reliability, and customer service from our Print Shop that customers would expect from any professional commercial printing operation. We offer Paid Time Off, paid holidays, health, dental and vision insurance, along with a companypaid life insurance policy and a 401(k) with a company match. Turn90 is a drug free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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