Screen Press Operator - 1st shift

Purpose

Reporting directly to the Graphics supervisor the Silk Screen Press Operator is responsible for the operations of make-ready, run of jobs and handling paperwork as required in the pressroom. He/She is responsible to minimize the waste and to guarantee the best possible quality for our clients. He/She has to manage a press helper if provided one and may be needed to train new employees. The Silk Screen Press Operator has to run the press using his/her skills to ensure quality and consistency in production. He/She needs to check and optimize ink drying with a minimum sheet distortion following set parameters.

Hours: 6:30am - 3:00pm

Key Missions

• The operations of make-ready, run of jobs and handling paperwork as required in the pressroom.


• Responsible for the maintenance and up-keep of the assigned screen press and screen frame cleanliness after production.


• The Screen press operator has to run the press using his/her skills to ensure quality and consistency with-in production.


• He/she needs to check and optimize ink drying with minimum sheet distortion


• Must be able to meet the company’s attendance and tardiness standards, conform to lunch schedules, and attend all required company functions such as departmental meetings, or safety training sessions.


• Must wear all required PPE.


• Must comply with all rules of conduct and safety, follow directions, and accept and respect authority.


• Must be able and willing to learn new methods and systems.


• Perform other duties as assigned.


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Profile & Other Information

• Previous experience in Screen Printing or any type of printing. i.e.; operator, helper


• Mechanical aptitude