MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Wisconsin worth ethic and self-reliance shaped Empire Screen Printing into who we are today—an industry-changing innovator. Our revolutionary UV LED print technology allows us to be environmentally friendly and sustainable while creating custom products that enhance our customers' brand and identity. As a multi-faceted printer, we provide a single source for large and small format screen printing, flexographic printing, digital printing, doming, die-making, laser cutting, finishing, and packaging.
We can attribute our success to the 200+ employees who share this worth ethic and the values of self-reliance, determination, and innovation. Empire and its employees thrive on sustaining a culture of solution-based problem solving through lean manufacturing and environmental awareness. Our employees' efforts have not gone unnoticed.
AWARD WINNING PRINTER
- 2016 and 2018 WI Family Business of the Year Award
- 2021 PRINTING United Alliance Sustainable Business Recognition Award
- 2019 WI WMC: Business Friend of the Environment Award
- 2019 Specialty Graphics and Imaging Association Sustainability Safety Award
- and more!
JOIN THE TEAM
Come join this incredible team. Empire, a company deeply committed to the environment, has a friendly atmosphere where you’re treated like family. Our environmentally sustainable manufacturing facility is clean, climate-controlled, and has a safety-first culture.
If you're motivated, willing to learn, and take pride in workmanship, we want you. Experienced professionals will receive pay and vacation based on years of experience.
New to printing? No problem. We'll train the right candidate who fits our core values. We offer accelerated pay for those who excel in their positions, meeting the required steps and producing a quality product. We also have opportunities for advancement within the company.
BENEFITS
- Earned paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- 401K with employer match
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Major medical pay (employer pays half of premium)
- Referral program
- Incentive program
- Short and long term disability
- Promote from within (opportunity to sign up for open positions in different departments)
- 4 ten-hour shifts a week in production
- $2 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Team-oriented mindset
- Work well with others with minimum supervision
- Desire to cross-train
- Problem solve
- Attention to detail
- Read a ruler
- Demonstrate accuracy and efficiency
- Comfortable with technology
- Have and maintain a positive attitude
- Maintain composure under production deadlines
- Understand the need for quality goals
Some positions require lifting up to 50 pounds, along with a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
APPLY ONLINE
Fill out an application or upload your résumé. We'll then have HR contact you about possible employment.
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
General Production (full-time)
1st shift (5:25 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Thursday)
2nd shift (3:25 PM - 1:30 AM, Monday - Thursday)
$2 per hour differential for 2nd shift
This is a team-oriented position with the expectation of value stream operators to cross-train and rotate jobs within all aspects of print production process—printing, laminating, die-cutting, inspection and packing, using state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly equipment. Responsibilities include:
- Changeover in costed time
- Ensure quality
- Maintaining pull
- Operating all equipment
- Run in costed time
CNC Machinist (full-time)
1st shift (6:25 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday)
We are looking for a CNC machinist to operate a variety of manual and automated equipment to perform assigned tasks, accurately producing/repairing precision parts within specific tolerances. A great machinist must possess manual dexterity, an eye for detail, mathematic proficiency, mechanical aptitude, creative problem solving, and the highest respect for safety protocols. Responsibilities include:
- Review samples, drawings, or instructions to understand specifications of output
- Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
- Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
- Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and position or load material for a job
- Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature, and identify issues
- Check parts to ensure consistency with specifications
- Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages
- Previous experience as a machinist is a plus
- Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (CNC's, lathes, grinders etc.)
- Ability to use precision tools (e.g. calipers) to take accurate measurements
- Knowledge of the properties of metal and other material
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals
- Good at math with analytical abilities
- High school diploma or equivalent; completion of vocational training or an apprenticeship will be an asset
Small Value Stream Operators (full-time)
1st shift (5:25 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Thursday)
2nd shift (3:25 PM - 1:30 AM, Monday - Thursday)
This is a team-oriented position with the expectation of value stream operators to cross-train and rotate jobs within all aspects of print production process—printing, laminating, die-cutting, inspection and packing, using state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly equipment. From $17.00 per hour (higher for screen printing experience). Responsibilities include:
- Printing
- Laminating
- Die-cutting
- Inspection and packing
Empire Screen Printing is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
