Screen Room Technician - Screen Printing Warehouse Production
- Location: Orlando, FL
- Job Type: 1st Shift - Full-time
- Hours (Operating Hours: tentatively: Monday-Thursday, 7 am - 5:30 pm EST)
- Hire Date: Immediately
What is Threadbird?
We are a full-service printing company specializing in screen-printed apparel. Our tight-knit culture thrives off of hard-working, fun-loving professionals, and we're looking to add an amazing Screen Room Tech - Screen Print Production to the team! You’ll be using and honing your skills to help our customers build their teams through custom merchandise creation and fulfillment at Threadbird, which was named multiple times one of the 5000 fastest-growing companies in the country by INC. Magazine.
Our talented team is passionate about what we do, but we have a good time while we do it. We bring passion and humor to work with us every day. To learn more, you can check out threadbird.com.
The preferred team member will be an energetic, organized, and dependable individual with the ability to work efficiently and effectively as well as exhibit exceptional attention to detail.
What You’ll Do:
Stretching:
- Keep a log of mesh-roll-specification tags
- ID and log all frames for tracking screen life and cause of failure
- Check for proper mesh alignment on the frame and minimize wasted mesh
- Keep two tension meters; calibrate and check for consistency regularly
- Use a mesh counter (measuring microscope or mesh/ film-dot counter)
Degreasing:
- Clean booth every day
- Use a soft, nylon-bristled brush instead of rags or scouring pads
- Use a dedicated, clean, water vacuum to remove water
- Use rags to wipe the frame
Drying:
- Keep the area clean and dust-free
- Use drying cabinets or heaters and/or air purifiers instead of dirty fans
- Place screens in racks and off the floor
Inspection:
- Use light table
- Use calibrated tension meter
- Use mesh counter
Coating:
- Clean/damp mop coating area every day to reduce screen contamination
- Use round-edged coating trough design for base coating
- Use sharp-edged coating trough design for face coating
Drying:
- Use dehumidifiers, heaters, and air purifiers for efficient controlled drying
- Use a hygrometer to monitor temperature and humidity
- Maintain 30-40% humidity, 50% max, 90-100 F temperature if possible
- Use a moisture meter to check emulsion dryness
- Use the stencil-thickness gauge to monitor and log EOM
- Use a surface profilometer (Rz Meter) to monitor and log the Rz value
Exposure:
- Use the integrated pin-registration system for screens, vacuum frames, and press
- Use film-punch system
- Clean exposure glass and film positive prior to exposure, check alignment
- Clean the vacuum blanket periodically
- Log vacuum level from the gauge (inches of mercury)
- If possible, check for Newton-ring formation on film positives while the screen is under vacuum.
Development:
- If possible, use warm-water developing
- Use a fine spray pattern with ample pressure
- Vacuum away water to accelerate drying
- Use rags to wipe the frame
Press ready:
- Use light table
- Use loupes and/or microscopes
- Properly apply touch-ups, block-outs, and tape
Reclaiming:
- Use dedicated nylon-bristled brushes for each chemical
- Brush both sides of the screen thoroughly with each chemical
- Use a backlit washout booth if reclaiming manually
- Use the minimum 1000-psi pressure washer
What we're looking for:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Team player - you’ll need to be able to work well with others
- Strong communication skills - Must be a people-person!
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Basic knowledge of screen printing inks, squeegees, and the usage of flashes.
- Knowledge of ink mixing, screen prep, etc. so the operators can focus on printing!
- Set up screens and inks according to work order specifications and produce test prints for approval.
- Maintain a clean & safe work environment
- Work quickly and efficiently while producing high-quality prints
- Review order to determine setup specifications and special instructions
- The preferred team member will be an energetic, organized, and dependable individual with the ability to work efficiently and effectively.
- Exhibit exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience with running automatic screen printing presses
What We Need/Physical Requirements:
- Able to be on your feet for up to 8 hours
- Lift boxes 25 lbs to 50 lbs.
- Work in a warehouse environment (not climate controlled)
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance
- A creative workspace is full of light, energy, and coffee!
- A continual and ongoing education into the best practices of screen printing, garment customization, team building, and sales techniques.
- Spontaneous Nerf wars (every other Wednesday)
- Paid time off/sick leave
- Paid 12 Holidays
- 401K with company match
Required Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Threadbird is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply for this position. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Screen printing: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
