What are the responsibilities and job description for the Printing Press Operator position at InkSplash Silkscreen?
LEAD SCREEN PRINTER
ONLY THOSE WITH A MIN OF 2 YRS EXPERIENCE NEED APPLY.
Please Email Resume to: InkSplashSigns@yahoo . com
You MUST list your Apparel Screen Printing experience on your resume.
Screen Printer Job Responsibilities:
Attention to detail for high quality output - At least two years of experience on Manual and Automatic presses
The Lead-Printer candidate must be capable of independently operating all facets of the primary equipment used to perform the tasks to complete the finished product and to do ALL prep work in a consistent professional manner.
If you have the desire and drive to be the best at what you do, please continue reading and submit your resume.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:
- Set up the printing press and print jobs using information documented on Invoices.
- Maintain efficiency in very fast paced environment.
- Maintain equipment controls and adjustments to ensure output quality and productivity is consistently performing at expected standard rates.
- You must attain Expert status in cleaning, coating, burning, washing out, taping of screens and reclaiming.
- Monitor the entire process of job set up, printing with aptitude to make all adjustments as necessary to replicate the approved design sample within acceptable tolerances.
- Consistently meets set up times, change over and expected output metrics and scheduled yield volumes within specified time frames.
- Develop knowledge of the pigments involved in color matching and the effect of these pigments when used with the translucent and/or opaque printing base.
- Develop knowledge of how to account for work management accounting in current and future systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Ability to distinguish very subtle shades and colors
- Experience with automated screen print operation/techniques, knowledge of water-based and specialty inks helpful
- Basic math and reading skills
- Ensures proper cleanliness of press, work station, and immediate press area by returning unused ink to ink shelves, removing trash, rags, and extra material.
QUALIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving items
- Performing repetitive motions throughout shift
- Manual dexterity for operating machinery
- Ability to perform essential job functions in an environment with varied noise levels and temperature
- Be able to lift 40lb without issues
On occasion - Ability to work with screens:
- Wash squeegees and flood bars.
- Scrape ink off the screens
- Perform all related duties as assigned by the Press Operator.
The warehouse environment may be dusty, noisy, and open to interior temperature changes.
We offer a fun and friendly working environment, competitive wages, employee discounts & more. There is room for advancement for the right person.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Work Location: In person