Screen Printing Technician

Here at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Global Home Office our team has access to an Innovation Design Center that houses a range of screen printing, embroidery, and wash machines and tools. In our Innovation Design Center our teams can create and produce screen printer apparel for our portfolio of brands. Our Screen-Printing team is responsible for the start to finish of our garments printed here onsite. Screen Printing technicians will work closely with our other IDC team members, merchants, sourcing, and design to bring these ideas to life. This job is located at our Innovation Design Center at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

Responsibilities

Prepping, setting up, and tearing down machine; Loading garments on machine; Checking garments for print quality, misprints, or defects; Partnering with ink room and screen room associates for the management and organization of the process; Maintaining safety and health protocols; Catching garments at the end of the dryer; Consistent counting, folding, and packaging of garments; Communicating with team members when there are print issues; Heat pressing and other various garment finishing processes; Maintaining a safe and clean area around the shop; Creating and mixing inks ahead of production runs; Matching ink colors to color standards; Maintaining clean working environment with clear organization; Cross-training to support operation of equipment; Burning screen process, reclaiming screens, and stretching screens; Management of screen inventory and storage system

Requirements

Experience with screen printing machines and teams; Ability to prep, set up, and tear down machine; Experience loading garments on machine; Attention to detail to check quality of garments and prints; Maintain safety and health protocols; Ability to match ink colors to color standards; Maintain clean working environment with clear organization; Knowledge and understanding of the burning screen process, reclaiming screens, and stretching screens; Management of screen inventory and storage system; Interest and passion for retail and A&F Co. portfolio of brands; Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy; Willingness to be flexible to changing demands; Curiosity and openness to feedback; Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment; A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brands; Ability to stand majority of the workday

Nice to have

Experience with Ink and Color; Experience with screens and artwork

Benefits

Incentive bonus program; 401(K) savings plan with company match; Annual companywide review process; Flexible spending accounts; Medical, dental and vision insurance; Life and disability insurance; Associate assistance program; Paid parental and adoption leave; Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot; Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace; Paid Caregiver Leave; Mobile Stipend; Paid time off; Merchandise discount on all of our brands; Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within; Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups; Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!; Volunteer opportunities; Additional time off to give back to global communities; Education and engagement events