Screen Printer

Job description

About Susquehanna Glass Company

Susquehanna Glass Company has been a world-leading glass decorating company since 1910. Headquartered in Columbia, Pennsylvania, we are a third-generation, family-owned business built on a tradition of artisanship and we are dedicated to crafting high-quality, personalized gifts that celebrate and strengthen relationships. We partner with global brands like Zulily, Wayfair, Amazon and Williams-Sonoma to create and distribute memorable tabletop gifts.

We are actively looking for a talented Screen Printer who has excellent attention to detail and is committed to producing high quality printed glassware. As a lead Screen Printer, you will be responsible for mixing the correct ink colors to color specifications using Pantone color scheme, making screens and setting up printer, producing the final printed articles, and cleaning the machinery and screens after each batch. You will also be required to prepare the final printed articles for shipping and to assist with the shipping process.

To succeed you need to place a high emphasis on producing quality work, be able to stand for long hours, be comfortable with manual labor and have excellent hand-eye coordination. Suitable Screen Printers can create beautifully designed articles that fully meet the customer’s specifications.

Screen Printer Responsibilities:

• Receiving work order jobs for Screen Printing
• Examining work orders to determine estimated printing times, ink, and material quantities
• Managing production scheduling and planning and communicating with company management to optimize efficiency
• Stretching screens, applying emulsion, and exposing images onto screen as well as cleaning/prepping screens
• Installing and repositioning screen-printing plates and pressure roles
• Calibrating printer before batch is printed
• Running prints and performing quality checks throughout the printing process
• Troubleshooting problems as they arise
• Maintain standard of quality control
• Assist with packing when needed

The strongest candidates will have:

• Several years’ experience working as a Screen Printer
• Several years' management experience
• Machine operator experience
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work with ink and chemicals every day
• Semi-Automatic screen press knowledge
• Automatic pad press knowledge
• Troubleshooting on machinery
• Large volume production tolerance

Additional role details:

• You may need to stand for up to 8 hours. There are two, 15-minute breaks and one 30 minute lunch break. Work may be repetitive at times.
• In general, work hours are from Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00PM. Work hours may fluctuate. Occasional Saturday work may be required.
• Pay begins at approximately $16 to $20 per hour, with many opportunities for advancement

Susquehanna Glass Company Values:

We’ve been in business for more than one hundred years and we believe our longstanding success is founded on our values:

• We value authenticity and our heritage of craftsmanship
• We value our core identity as a family company
• We value our community and vow to be a force for good in Columbia, Pennsylvania
• We value moments of celebration, delight, joy, and playfulness, both in our company culture and in what we make
• We value fairness, integrity, honesty and trust
• We value strong relationships

Susquehanna Glass Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Screen Printing: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, PA 17512 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20