Description: About Gandy Ink Gandy Ink was founded in San Angelo, Texas by Phil Gandy and his father, John Gandy. Phil’s philosophy was to build Gandy Ink by putting our customers first. How? Gandy’s not-so-secret ingredient- the can-do attitude of our people. Working together, our service teams, skilled designers and production staff help us ensure the quickest delivery times in the industry. Our service formula and great products mean we get a lot of repeat business from schools, companies, outfitters, social groups, and organizations of all types. Gandy Ink provides a wide range of embellishment applications from screen printing, direct to garment printing, heat applied materials and embroidery using top of the line equipment. We warehouse and embellish our garments right here in San Angelo. What to know about working here: At Gandy Ink we are a tight-knit crew dedicated to becoming the best in the world at our craft while creating fans inside and outside of the company. We live and die, hire and fire by our core values of excellence, teamwork, innovation, and enthusiasm. We develop relationships between staff, vendors, and customers based on trust and respect, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within each department. We are pursuing growth as a company and are looking for a world-class team member who will walk with us through that journey. Benefits 401K with up to 4% Match Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Generous Vacation and PTO plan Annual employee recognition and rewards Schedule Monday through Saturday, 8am-8pm Job Title: Screen Print Process Associate Reports To: Screen Print Supervisor Department: Screen Print Production FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Revision Date: 12/6/2024 Job Summary Under the direction of the Screen Print Supervisor, the Screen Print Process Associate builds foundational skills by supporting press operators, inspecting products for quality, and participating in daily improvement activities. Designed for hands-on learning, it prepares team members for future specialization while fostering teamwork, attention to detail, and a Lean mindset. Associates play a key role in maintaining production standards, eliminating waste, and delivering high-quality products to Gandy Ink customers while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Essential Job Functions Quality Assurance Inspect product for defects, including alignment, registration, pinholes, and ink consistency, ensuring they meet Gandy Ink’s quality standards and support the Print Teams quality metric goals Perform pre-production checks, such as verifying artwork and screen print alignment Record and communicate quality concerns promptly to press operators and leadership Assist in identifying root causes of defects and contribute to process improvements Production Support Assist in loading and unloading garments from the press efficiently and accurately Assist Screen Printers with ink preparation, screen setup, and press maintenance Keep production areas organized by staging materials and cleaning tools such as squeegees and flood bars Support smooth workflow by monitoring press operations and addressing minor issues Lean, Teamwork, Cross-Training, and Growth Engage in daily 3S (Sort, sweep, standardize) activities Contribute to a culture of continuous “2-Second Improvements” by identifying, experimenting with, and implementing daily improvements Collaborate and cross-train between quality assurance and print assistance to support future specialization Other Duties Maintain accurate on-press production records (Shopworks Production Logs) Follow all SOP’s, and offer suggestions for improvements Other duties as assigned to support department and company needs Requirements: Qualifications: Strong skills in work planning and scheduling Must have excellent judgment of color, design, and print quality Must uphold and display all Gandy Ink Core Values High school degree or equivalent Must be reliable, responsible, and take direction well Excellent verbal and written communication skills Honesty and integrity Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job: Employees must be able to see and hear, read, and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision-making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following directions, handling multiple priorities, and reasoning. Physical Demands Position Requirements/Frequency Lifts 0-66% Stand 0-100% Walk 0-100% Sit 0-5% Carries 0-66% Pushes 0-33% Pulls 0-33% Climbs 0-33% Balances 0-5% Bends 0-33% Twists 0-33% Crawls 0-5% Stoops 0-33% Reaches 0-33% Lifting under 10 lbs. 0-100% Lifting 10-24 lbs. 0-66% Lifting 25-50 lbs. 0-66% Lifting over 50 lbs. 0-33% Carrying under 10 lbs. 0-100% Carrying 10-24 lbs. 0-66% Carrying 25-50 lbs. 0-66% Carrying over 50 lbs. 0-33% Reaching above shoulder height 0-33% Reaching at shoulder height 0-66% Reaching below shoulder height 0-66% NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This document should in no way be considered a guarantee of employment. Employees may perform other related duties as needed based on the ongoing needs of the business. Texas is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.