Position Summary
The Silk Screen Printing Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining screen-printing equipment to produce high-quality printed products that meet customer specifications. This position ensures proper ink application, color accuracy, and adherence to production and quality standards while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Set up and operate silk screening / screen-printing equipment according to job specifications
- Prepare screens, inks, and substrates for production runs
- Align screens and adjust machine settings for proper registration and print quality
- Inspect printed products to ensure they meet quality standards and customer requirements
- Mix inks to achieve correct color, viscosity, and consistency
- Clean and reclaim screens, squeegees, and flood bars after production
- Troubleshoot print defects and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality output
- Monitor production to ensure efficiency and minimize waste
- Follow work orders, production schedules, and standard operating procedures
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations
- Assist in other areas of production as needed
- Exemplify and embrace our BEST values, including quality of workmanship
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Previous 3+ years silk screening/screen printing experience preferred (manual or automatic presses)
- Substrate experience strongly preferred
- Ability to read English and interpret work orders, specifications, and color charts
- Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Good hand-eye coordination and color recognition
Why BEST:
- Growing company
- Competitive compensation plan with weekly pay
- Robust and reasonably affordable benefits package
- Generous paid time off plan with 9 company-paid holidays
- 401(k) matching with immediate 100% vesting on employer contributions
- $100 expense reimbursement for steel-toed shoes for safety
- 100% company-paid basic life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance
- Opportunity for growth and professional development
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
