Screen Lab Tech

Screen Printing Technician

This position is for a screen printing business, and works to prepare and clean silk screens for our press operators.

Basic Function:
Do all aspects of screen preparation work from cleaning to burning screens.

Specific Duties:

• Reclaim all post production screens and inspect for any residue and holes in screens.
• Coat all screens that have been reclaimed.
• Burn screens in order to stay one day ahead of printing schedule.
• Block out and inspect all screens.
• Ensure screens are within BGS tolerance in order to produce quality products.
• Prep frames to ready them to proper specs.
• Stretch screen fabric to proper specs.
• Keep track of all supply needs and let the lead person know of needed supplies.
• Keep immediate work area clean and orderly.
• Do all other duties as assigned.

• Problem solving skills
• Measuring skills
• Listening skills
• Self-motivated to stay productive
• Manual dexterity in hands
• Good eye for quality of product
• Understanding of quality maintenance techniques
• Ability to follow directions
• Mechanical abilities

• Handle pressure washer in reclaim booth
• Lift and carry small frames alone (up to small/medium Thieme size – approx. 40 lb.) for the following:
• Onto stretching table and layout table
• Into inspection stand, and coater
• Move large Thieme/Sias frames alone for certain activities (approx. 60 lb.)
• On/off layout table
• From washout to drying
• Into reclaim wash tank
• Move large screens with one helper (approx. 60 – 170 lb.)
• Into coater
• Washout
• Onto tables