Production Associate – Screen Room Set

1st & 3rd Shift Opportunities

American Trim is seeking detail-oriented Screen Room Set Up Production Associates to support our screen printing and coating operations.

This position is responsible for preparing equipment and materials for production, completing job changeovers, monitoring critical process conditions and performing quality checks throughout production. Screen Room Set Up Associates work closely with Production, Process Control and Scheduling to keep processes running safely, efficiently and within established quality standards.

This is a great opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience who enjoys hands-on work, troubleshooting and working with detailed processes and specifications.

1st Shift: 5:55 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday-Thursday

3rd Shift: 7:55 PM - 6:00 AM, Sunday-Wednesday

All shifts include overtime as needed. Scheduled hours may flex based on operational needs.

Base Pay: $17.30-$19.30+ per hour, depending on experience

Shift Differential: Additional $1.50 per hour for 3rd shift

• Day-one holiday pay
• Day-one 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental and vision benefits at 91 days
• Vacation eligibility at 91 days
• On-the-job training
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Direct Care for employees enrolled in company health benefits
• Annual boot reimbursement voucher
• Prescription safety glass reimbursement voucher every two years
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

The Production Associate – Screen Room Set Up is responsible for setting up, changing over, verifying and adjusting processes within screen printing and coating operations. This includes screen printing equipment, ovens, chillers, conveyors, roll coaters and related process equipment.

This position establishes and monitors process parameters, performs required quality testing, troubleshoots process conditions and makes necessary adjustments to ensure products meet American Trim's established quality standards and requirements.

• Perform initial job setup and changeovers, including arranging and setting up screen printing equipment and other required process equipment.
• Position screens correctly according to process requirements and specifications.
• Select the appropriate ink or coating for each job and color requirement.
• Prepare screens by adding the appropriate ink or coating and assembling required application tools, including squeegees and back coaters.
• Set and adjust equipment according to established process sheets, work instructions and job specifications.
• Produce test parts following setup and visually inspect parts for proper and even coating and for defects such as bubbles, fish-eyes and other imperfections.
• Complete required first-piece approval procedures before releasing the process for production.
• Monitor ink and coating levels and replenish materials as required.
• Frequently check coating and ink viscosity and make appropriate adjustments to maintain required process specifications.
• Identify screen and coating conditions that may affect product quality and adjust or replace materials as necessary.
• Review production schedules and work with Scheduling and supervision to support efficient job sequencing and changeovers within customer and operational requirements.
• Assist supervision with controlling product quality and maintaining stable production processes.
• Monitor production processes and troubleshoot equipment, material and process conditions as required.
• Stop the process and notify appropriate personnel when conditions are not producing acceptable product.
• Notify Process Control in advance of changeovers requiring oven temperature adjustments.
• Monitor and control applicable clean room environmental conditions,…