Screen Press Operator

Brook + Whittle - Sprink•New Century, KS

About The Position

The Screen Press Operator performs manufacturing screen-printing work to produce high-quality printed materials. The role involves setting up and operating a press, checking print quality, meeting production deadlines, maintaining production records, and following safety protocols. Operators may be trained, and advancement opportunities are based on performance and attendance. The position requires physical strength, attention to detail, mathematical aptitude, comfort working with hands, and the ability to work in a noisy, time-sensitive manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds unassisted, and more occasionally.
Ability to stand for most of the shift, including in two-hour increments.
Ability to walk short distances while moving rolls to the shipping table.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, grasp, and reach frequently.
Ability to differentiate between color variances.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to perform under deadline constraints and meet quality standards.
Detail-oriented with excellent, quality-driven work habits.
Willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts, and holidays or weekends if needed.
Must pass a drug screen and background check.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction.

Responsibilities

Read job jackets to verify quantities, overrun tolerance, color sequence, and substrate.
Obtain the substrate, screen, ink, squeegee, and other supplies needed for each job.
Set up the press according to company guidelines, safety requirements, and job specifications.
Print proof sheets to check setup, registration, ink viscosity, and color.
Obtain supervisor approval before beginning the production run.
Adjust the drying rack and set the dryer for proper drying or curing.
Print jobs at an appropriate production speed and adjust the press to maintain print quality, registration, and color.
Troubleshoot and resolve printing problems.
Print line and halftone copy on a variety of substrates.
Complete production runs, including overruns and production samples.
Complete production records.
Move completed jobs to the completed hold area.
Clean the work area at the end of the shift and inform the supervisor of mechanical or material problems encountered during the day.
Follow all safety protocols for operating the machine.
Maintain daily, timely attendance unless otherwise approved by a supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.