Screen Printer

New Opportunity - Screen Printer

Are you an experienced Screen Printer, with a strong knowledge of print production and working with a range of materials?

Our client in Birmingham, are looking to expand their team with an experience Screen Printer to work across a range of printed products.

In this role you will be responsible for setting up manual and semi-automated screen-printing machines. Candidates must have good attention to detail, strong manual dexterity and a positive attitude.

• Set up and operate manual and semi-automatic screen-printing machines for a variety of substrates including metals and plastics.
• Prepare screens, inks and materials, including mixing inks to customer colour specifications.
• Produce high-quality printed products, ensuring accurate registration, colour consistency and adherence to customer drawings and specifications.
• Carry out first-off and in-process quality inspections, identifying and resolving print defects while completing required quality documentation.
• Support and maintain AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards and procedures.
• Meet daily production targets by prioritising workloads, assisting with job changeovers and minimising waste through efficient production practices.
• Clean and maintain screens, printing equipment and work areas, following 5S housekeeping standards.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations, including PPE requirements, COSHH procedures and hazard reporting.
• Collaborate effectively with Production, Quality and Planning teams, providing support, training and flexibility across departments as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency and productivity.

• Previous experience in screen printing or print production, with experience operating semi-automatic screen-printing machines and industrial screen printing environments desirable.
• Experience printing onto a range of metal and plastic substrates, with knowledge of colour matching and quality systems preferred.
• Experience with in aerospace or manufacturing environments and an understanding of lean manufacturing principles is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent colour recognition, accuracy and the ability to identify quality issues.
• Ability to read and interpret production paperwork, work instructions and technical specifications.
• Good manual dexterity and the ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Positive, reliable and flexible approach, with a willingness to learn and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods, performing repetitive manual tasks, handling materials safely, lifting within manual handling guidelines, and working with printing inks, solvents and other production chemicals.

• Salary starting at £12.71 per hour
• This is a full-time, permanent position based on-site
• You will be working Monday to Thursday, 7:30am-4:30pm and Friday, 7:30am-11:30am
• Additional hours required as needed to support business demands.

• Competitive pay
• Early finish every Friday
• Opportunity to work with a respected manufacturer supplying a range of specialist industries
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Stable, long-term career opportunity