Ink Technician - 2nd Shift

Ink Technician - 2nd ShiftThe Ink Technician works 2nd shift Monday - Friday 6:00pm - 2:00pm in Bolingbrook, IL and is responsible for managing ink supplies and operating the Silk Screen press as needed, including setting up and running the automatic cylinder screen printing press per established procedures and safety standards, while cleaning and maintaining equipment and the workstation to ensure consistent quality and efficiency.Duties & Essential Job Functions:Receives production order and job assignments from supervisorVerifies size, color, and type of substrate and color of ink from job orderStages inksObtains and checks screens, squeegee, and related supplies to produce jobSets up press by installing screens, squeegee, flood bar, and by registering stock to press and screen image; sets up feeder, take-off, and stackersSets dryer for proper drying or curingPrints proof sheets, checks registration and color matches against job order, and secures supervisor's approval prior to production runPrints job maintaining optimum production rate, color density, registration, and quality standard according to customer specifications or company guidelinesMaintains continuous inspection of job specifications and quality throughout production run, collecting production run samples as requiredFollows all safety and operational proceduresMay be responsible for directing the work of a press helperCompletes production records to update work performed during each shiftEnsure proper cleanliness of press, workstation, and immediate press area with assistance of press helperPerform minor press repairs when necessaryMay train press helper(s) to operate pressPerforms research and development to improve overall processes and quality of the silk screen departmentFlatbed operatorCylinder press backup to cover for vacations and absences on all shiftsPerform related job duties as assigned by supervisorRequired Qualifications:At least 3 years of experience operating a silk screen pressHigh School Diploma or GEDBasic computer skillsMechanical troubleshooting skillsGood teamwork and communication skillsWillingness to work overtime as neededReliable transportation to and from workRequires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment. Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. Requires normal color perceptionPreferred Qualifications:Experience in the plastic card industryExperience operating a Sakurai PressPhysical Requirements/Work Environment:Requires working on hard floor – standing, sitting, walking, laying, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting and stoopingRequires the ability to lift 25 pounds regularly with occasional lifting to upwards of 50 poundsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00 per hour and is eligible for an annual bonus. Benefits offered to eligible employees include, medical (PPO and HDHP with HSA), dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K w/ employer match, short/long term disability, life insurance, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending, EAP, commuter benefits, education assistance, pet insurance, legal, and more.