Screen Production Technician

Job Description

Job Description

PREPARE SCREENS TO BE DECORATED WITH THE BEST ARTWORK IN THE BIZ.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor and Lead, this position is responsible for floating positions, as part of the Screen Value Steam process. These include: Screen Stretching, Coating, Burnroom Operator. SVS team members provide the first crucial steps in the screenprint process.

SCREEN VALUE STREAM (SVS) ::: WHERE THE SCREENPRINT PROCESS STARTS

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Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

Pay: $16.00

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A Typical Day (job functions) | Stretch + Coat + Wash | Repeat

• Cutting & assembling mesh to be stretched on screens; understanding of mesh tension
• Running a pneumatic impact gun over a long period of time
• Verifying quality of screens and framing- find & fix flaws as needed
• Coating of screens
• Operate Direct to Screen Machine to 'burn' image into screen
• Sprayout screens to get ready for sending to screenprint
• Washout screens, including pulling tape and fixing screens, if broken
• Rotate and work in areas as needed.
• Follows safety practices. Identifies problems and works to resolve safety issues as they occur in accordance to OSHA standards.
• Works actively with others to get the job done.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills (qualifications) | Team Player + Adaptability + Efficiency

• High school education desirable, but not required
• Basic computer experience required-excel, word, tablet; able to locate and print files
• Must be able to read and problem solve
• Organization, with a solid understanding of efficient processes
• Ability to work well in a team and think independently
• Must be reliable, responsible and take direction well
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks for several hours
• Ability to be stand for 8-10 hours a day
• Previous production experience preferred, but not required

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WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE. At Lakeshirts, we believe in making work as awesome as the apparel we create. We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more!). We're a place where creativity meets culture, where ideas and innovation are encouraged, and where the atmosphere is truly one-of-a-kind. As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments and accessories for the resort, licensed collegiate, and K-12 markets, supported by over 1,100 ah-mazing team members from sea to shining sea.

OUR CULTURE TRULY SETS US APART. Life at Lakeshirts is all about embracing our core values, having fun, and working with great people who make every day an opportunity to thrive. We're looking for those who want to roll up their sleeves and make an impact while enjoying a culture that values creativity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and empowering each team member to define and elevate their success. We also foster a strong sense of community and are dedicated to wowing our customers on the daily.

Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:

Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following direction, handling multiple priorities, reasoning.

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Physical Demands:

CONTINUOUSLY: Lifts 10-50lbs., Carrying 10-50 lbs., Reaching At/Above/Below Shoulder Height

FREQUENTLY: Walk, Pushes, Pulls, Bends, Twists

OCCASIONALY: Balances

NEVER: Sit, Climbs, Crawls

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.