1st Shift Screening Operator

CLARION SAFETY SYSTEMS•La Crosse, WI

About The Position

The Screening Operator produces products that meet or exceed company quality standards by setting up production jobs and processing them according to job instructions and standard operating procedures. The position prepares tools, equipment, and materials; adjusts printing processes to achieve production and quality goals; and applies knowledge of printing variables, inks, substrates, and curing or drying processes. The role also involves documenting jobs, working with solvents and UV-based inks, testing bulb strength with a US Puck, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and performing maintenance when instructed. The employee may be cross-trained for other plant positions and may represent the department on Quality, Safety, or other committees. This first-shift position works Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a three-day weekend. Work may take place in an office and manufacturing setting, with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions. The role requires frequent sitting, walking, and standing, as well as occasional reaching and lifting. Applicants should have strong technical understanding of screen printing, relevant manufacturing knowledge, blueprint-reading and math skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Requirements

Strong technical understanding of screen printing and related functions.
Knowledge of equipment, materials, and processes used to manufacture company products.
Strong blueprint-reading and math skills, including the ability to use a calculator and measuring equipment.
Ability to prioritize and respond to projects according to urgency and need.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Willingness to perform tasks listed in other pay-grade job descriptions as required.
Ability to stand for long hours; walk; sit; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, HSED, or GED.
At least 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

Understand, use, and comply with work orders and work schedules.
Prepare the tools, equipment, and materials needed for production.
Adjust processes to achieve high output and quality printing.
Understand the causes of printing variables and how to control them.
Understand the relationship between inks and substrates.
Understand curing and drying processes and how they relate to specific inks and substrates.
Record required job documentation.
Work with solvents and UV-based inks.
Use a US Puck to test bulb strength and record results on work orders.
Keep equipment and the work area clean and free of hazards.
Perform maintenance as required when instructed.
Follow safety rules and precautions and use protective products as required.
Be flexible about cross-training in other plant positions.
Follow department job policies and procedures.
Represent the department on Quality, Safety, or other committees when asked.
Perform other duties as necessary to support business objectives.