Screen Printing Press Operator

ITW•Manchester, NH

5d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Cell Lead, this position is responsible for performing secure printing on polycarbonate substrates while ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards, including safety protocols. The role includes setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and monitoring a Kinzel printing press to consistently meet quality and productivity expectations. Additionally, this position performs finishing, inspection, and shipping functions in accordance with product specifications and production schedules, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Manufacturing experience preferred.
Hands-on experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting multi-station printing.
Must be able to read, understand and follow all relevant work instructions.
Must possess basic math skills to carry out duties, most notably the ability to calculate percentages.
Must possess basic computer skills allowing operation of Quality Control instrumentation, ink scheduling, and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

Perform all required set-up operations at multiple print stations to be run simultaneously, working from specification sheets, prescribed procedures, or verbal communication.
Ensure correct stock, screens, and inks are used.
Make prescribed adjustments in feed stroke, squeegee levels, and length.
Check tension to correspond with mesh requirements.
Ensure color standards and AQS file are available on press.
Start-up press and monitor registration and ink performance.
Troubleshoot press and ink problems, making alterations to ink for acceptable viscosity and adjustments to press for corrections of defects.
Make prescribed adjustments to ensure proper indexing between the two print stations, where applicable.
Utilize judgment in performing on-press inspection to ensure quality standards are met.
Make appropriate notations and complete paperwork required and established in the printing press.
Maintain effective communication with other department personnel to resolve press related problems and support workflow.
Make effective recommendations for improved quality in product and process.
Perform job and color changes assuring press is cleaned properly, screens are free of defects and images are clear.
Report unusual or irresolvable situations to appropriate personnel within the unit or service department.
Perform inspections, slitting and packing of products as needed.
Maintain compliance with all safety, quality, and operational standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.