Screen printers are highly skilled printer operators who oversee the screen printing (serigraphy) process. This includes designing screen print patterns, preparing the stencils, mixing and loading the screen ink, printing the final design, cleaning the printing machine, troubleshooting errors, and drying final printed articles.

Responsibilities:

Receiving work order jobs for screen printing. Examining work orders to determine estimated printing times, ink, and material quantities. Selecting screen size, degreasing agents, and emulsion coatings. Loading screens into the printer. Installing and repositioning screen printing plates for a clean print. Calibrating printer before the batch is printed. Running prints and performing quality checks throughout the printing process. Troubleshooting problems as they arise. Drying, folding, and packing completed articles after the run. Cleaning up after the print run and helping with screen reclaimation. Other duties as assigned in the print shop. Requirements Previous work experience as a screen printer (helpful but not required) Excellent hand-eye coordination. High level of creative and artistic skills. Ability to stand for long periods. Ability to work with ink and chemicals every day. Ability to manually operate large machinery. Ability to work alone for long shifts. Ability to work nights if required.

Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time Pay:

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Work Location:

Multiple locations