Background information about the job or company

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services supporting the U.S. government, allied partners, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Silk Screen Operator / Press Operator to support a unique U.S. Navy program located on the remote island of Diego Garcia.

Responsibilities or duties

The Silk Screen Operator / Press Operator is responsible for operating silk screen and press equipment to produce printed materials in accordance with Navy quality standards and production requirements. Responsibilities include setting up screens, preparing inks, aligning materials, and operating manual or automated presses to produce accurate, high‑quality prints.

The operator monitors press operations, adjusts settings as needed, and inspects finished products to ensure color accuracy, registration, and overall print quality. This role includes following established production schedules, maintaining consistent output, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational procedures.

Additional duties include cleaning and maintaining screens and press equipment, managing ink and supply inventory, documenting production output, and maintaining a clean and orderly workspace. The Silk Screen Operator / Press Operator supports mission‑driven printing and production needs in a remote environment.

Qualifications or requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic knowledge of screen preparation, ink handling, and press operation

Ability to follow production specifications and quality standards

Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for extended periods and handling materials

Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally

Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date

Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Experience needed

1–3 years of experience in silk screen printing, press operations, or related production environment

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi‑national workforce

Experience producing signage, apparel, forms, or printed materials

Familiarity with print production workflows and quality control processes

Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills

Valid country driver’s license

Ability to obtain country‑specific visa(s) in accordance with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide

Other Responsibilities

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job

• Operating silk screen and press equipment to produce printed materials in accordance with Navy quality standards and production requirements.
• Setting up screens, preparing inks, aligning materials, and operating manual or automated presses to produce accurate, high‑quality prints.
• Monitoring press operations, adjusting settings as needed, and inspecting finished products to ensure color accuracy, registration, and overall print quality.
• Following established production schedules, maintaining consistent output, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational procedures.
• Cleaning and maintaining screens and press equipment.
• Managing ink and supply inventory.
• Documenting production output.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly workspace.
• Supporting mission‑driven printing and production needs in a remote environment.

• Screen preparation
• Ink handling
• Press operation
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Organizational skills

• 1–3 years of experience in silk screen printing, press operations, or related production environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of screen preparation, ink handling, and press operation
• Ability to follow production specifications and quality standards
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing for extended periods and handling materials
• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally
• Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Previous experience working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi‑national workforce (Preferred)
• Experience producing signage, apparel, forms, or printed materials (Preferred)
• Familiarity with print production workflows and quality control processes (Preferred)
• Valid country driver’s license (Preferred)
• Ability to obtain country‑specific visa(s) in accordance with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide (Preferred)