Silkscreen Operator

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Silkscreen Operator Full Time Eatontown, NJ, US 5 days ago Requisition ID: 1051

POSITION SUMMARY

The Silkscreen operator ensures that the manufacturing processes run effectively and efficiently in a clean, healthy, and safe working environment to produce products that meet specified Quality Standards and Specifications, and which are produced economically and delivered in a timely manner. Duties/Responsibilities Produce printed products from manual and semi-automatic equipment. Silk screen and plate preparation and reclamation. Setup of the feeder for the silk screen printing press Mix inks for appropriate color match. Clean and maintain silk screen press and workstation. Responsible for correct handling, stacking, and covering of material. Mount and Register Screen or Plate frames on equipment. Print customer orders to meet production standards and deadlines. Accurately report quantities completed and scrapped to insure accurate inventory. Verify size, color, and type of substrate and color of ink from job order. Obtain and check screens, squeegee, and related supplies to produce job. Set up press by installing screens, squeegee, flood bar, and by registering stock to press and screen image. Operate UV curing machine. Set dryer for proper drying or curing. Maintain log, complete production records and flag special handling. Continually check order specifications, registration, and color matches against job order details. Print with repeatable results, anticipate, recognize, and correct possible issues with ink and press. Verify and follow all information on the job ticket before printing including ink color matching and verification. Perform quality checks throughout the process. Verify the proper quantity has been printed before cleaning and breaking down for the next job. Embark on the multi-step process of screen making which includes screen stretching, screen selection, degreasing, film emulsion coating, exposure and wash out as well as cleaning and reclaiming after printing. Required Skills/Abilities Abilitytoeffectivelycommunicatewith peers and management. Interpretation of sizes, thicknesses and substrates, inks as specified by customers. Related experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge and understanding of safety and quality issues related to manufacturing. Excellent interpersonal and troubleshooting printing skills. Well versed in card designs and specifications. Excellent working skills to operate and maintain various printing equipment. Problem-solving mindset Education and Experience High school diploma or higher education required. Previous hands-on experience with silkscreen equipment Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, and ability to adjust focus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Protec Secure Card LLC