What are the responsibilities and job description for the Screen Print Assistant position at TIL VALHALLA PROJECT?
Company Overview:
Til Valhalla Project (TVP) is a veteran-owned and mostly operated apparel and memorial product company. Proceeds acquired from sales provide free memorial plaques for the families of fallen military, first responders, and law enforcement. The company also gives back to our Military community via donations and raises awareness for Veteran Suicide.
Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for a Screen Press Assistant to join our production team. The assistant's responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) monitoring and troubleshooting the printing process, triaging screens, clearing debris, patching holes, etc., ensuring machines never run out of ink, mixing and replacing inks, setting up and maintaining automatic textile screen printing machines, running test prints, and quality-controlling garments and screens.
The ideal Screen Print Assistant has a punctual and reliable attendance record, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to inspect the quality of finished products to ensure quality standards are met. We are willing to train the right candidate with a dependable and strong work ethic.
Requirements:- Able to work Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Review work orders to determine setup specifications and special instructions
- Assure images are registered correctly before and during production
- Follow all standard operating procedures
- Set up screens and inks according to work order specifications and produce test print for graphic approval.
- Prepare machines for printing
- Monitor and troubleshoot the printing process (ink levels, blowouts, screen issues, etc.) Ensuring machines never go down.
- Verify the number of units; garments are arranged correctly, and verify logo placement
- Responsible for the quality control of screens
- Unload garments & ensure appropriate dryer settings based on fabric types.
- Inspect the quality of finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
- Perform press clean-up, maintenance, and troubleshooting on the machine.
- Perform end-of-day protocols equipment and stations are clean and shut down at the end of the shift
- Review new techniques regarding ink, treatments, and new products that are on the market.
- Aid other departments during lulls in your day.
- Other duties as assigned.
