POSITION SUMMARY
The Silkscreen operator ensures that the manufacturing processes run effectively and efficiently in a clean, healthy, and safe working environment to produce products that meet specified Quality Standards and Specifications, and which are produced economically and delivered in a timely manner.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Produce printed products from manual and semi-automatic equipment.
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Silk screen and plate preparation and reclamation.
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Setup of the feeder for the silk screen printing press
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Mix inks for appropriate color match.
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Clean and maintain silk screen press and workstation.
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Responsible for correct handling, stacking, and covering of material.
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Mount and Register Screen or Plate frames on equipment.
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Print customer orders to meet production standards and deadlines.
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Accurately report quantities completed and scrapped to insure accurate inventory.
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Verify size, color, and type of substrate and color of ink from job order.
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Obtain and check screens, squeegee, and related supplies to produce job.
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Set up press by installing screens, squeegee, flood bar, and by registering stock to press and screen image.
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Operate UV curing machine.
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Set dryer for proper drying or curing.
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Maintain log, complete production records and flag special handling.
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Continually check order specifications, registration, and color matches against job order details.
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Print with repeatable results, anticipate, recognize, and correct possible issues with ink and press.
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Verify and follow all information on the job ticket before printing including ink color matching and verification.
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Perform quality checks throughout the process.
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Verify the proper quantity has been printed before cleaning and breaking down for the next job.
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Embark on the multi-step process of screen making which includes screen stretching, screen selection, degreasing, film emulsion coating, exposure and wash out as well as cleaning and reclaiming after printing.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Ability to effectively communicate with peers and management.
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Interpretation of sizes, thicknesses and substrates, inks as specified by customers.
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Related experience in a manufacturing environment.
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Knowledge and understanding of safety and quality issues related to manufacturing.
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Excellent interpersonal and troubleshooting printing skills.
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Well versed in card designs and specifications.
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Excellent working skills to operate and maintain various printing equipment.
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Problem-solving mindset
Education and Experience:
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High school diploma or higher education required.
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Previous hands-on experience with silkscreen equipment
Physical Requirements:
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
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The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
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The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
