Screen Print Machine Operator

Description

The role of manufacturing screen print machine operators involves a variety of responsibilities that are essential for the production of high-quality printed materials. Key responsibilities include ensuring quality control, executing tasks as per specifications, and meeting production deadlines while maintaining a safe working environment. The job requires physical strength, attention to detail, mathematical aptitude, enjoyment of working with your hands and the ability to work in a noisy, time-sensitive environment.

Screen Print operators can be trained. Advancement opportunities based on performance and attendance. Rate starts  per hour.

• Read the job jacket to verify quantity to be run, overrun tolerance, color sequence, and substrate.
• Obtains substrate, screen, ink, squeegee, and related supplies needed to produce job.
• Sets up press according to established company guidelines, safety, and job requirements.
• Prints proof sheets to check press setup, registration, ink viscosity and color.
• Secures supervisor approval for production run.
• Adjust drying rack to sets dryer for proper drying or curing.
• Prints job maintaining optimum production speed and makes press adjustments to maintian print quality, registration, and color.
• Troubleshoots and solves printing problems.
• Prints line and halftone copy on a variety of substrates.
• Completes production run including overruns and production samples.
• Completes production records.
• When job is completed, move job to completed hold area.
• At the end of the shift the operator cleans area and informs supervisor of any mechanical, material or in problems that caused issues during the day.
• Follow all safety protocols for running the machine safely.
• Daily and timely attendance is required unless approved by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to lift / push / pull up to 20 lbs unassisted (or more occasionally).
• Must be able to stand for the majority of shift – 2 hour increments.
• Short distance walking required with rolls to be placed on shipping table.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, grasp and reach frequently.
• Must be able to differentiate between color variance.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must be able to perform well under deadline constraints and meet quality standards.
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent, quality driven work habits.
• Willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts, and if needed, holidays and weekends.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction.

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to pass drug screen and background check.

· Manufacturing environment – exposure to some hazardous conditions but not limited to dust, dirt, high noise levels, chemicals, etc. Safety regulations in place following OSHA guidelines.

• Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Required to sit, stand, reach, bend and move about the facility including office and production areas; may be required to lift up to 20 pounds

· 10 paid holidays

· Paid time off

· Paid sick

· MDLive – Telemedicine*

· Life insurance*

· Long term disability insurance*

· Employee assistance program (EAP)*

· Dental*

· Vision*

· 401(k) – first of the month after 90 days of employment – auto-enroll at 3%

· Short term disability*

· Voluntary life insurance*

· Flexible spending account – health care and/or dependent care*

· Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and accident insurance*

· Medical*

* Benefit will be available on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment

** Benefit will be available after 90 days of employment

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