SCREEN PRINT OPERATOR

Job Description

Job Description

APPAREL PRESS OPERATOR

Job Description

Job Classification: Non-exempt

Reporting Relationship: Apparel Production Lead or Supervisor

September 2021

WHO WE ARE

At Grandstand, we’re driving success every day through relentless innovation. We partner with our customers to grow their brands by providing high quality products and custom solutions. When our customer’s products are on our line, we put our reputation right beside it.

THE ROLE

The Press Operator is responsible for the set-up, trouble-shooting and operation of the screen print decorating press at Grandstand.

• Prepare, trouble shoot, and operate the screen print decorating press.
• Register multi-color designs.
• Review customer order paperwork and determine appropriate type of ware to be printed, color of ink to be used, and location of the print on the product.
• Plan work as outlined by the daily schedule.
• Perform basic maintenance on the screen print decorating press.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Management.

THE ESSENTIALS

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience operating a semi-automatic screen print press is required.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics is required.
• Knowledge of screen print vocabulary, techniques and processes is required.
• Ability to understand basic written and oral instructions.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate, present information, and respond to questions in verbal and written format, both internally and externally.
• Ability to organize, multi-task, plan and set priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and be highly motivated.
• Ability to exercise good judgment with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to exhibit strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability establish and maintain effective working relationship across all levels of Grandstand.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Being dependable and prompt.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Level 2: Light Work
• Occasionally exerts up to 20 pounds of force; frequently exerts up to 10 pounds of force.
• Ability to occasionally lift/lower, carry or push/pull (force exerted) 0-20 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical activities that require occasional walking, sitting, change of position, reaching (extended hands/arms), reach across mid-line, handling (hold, grasp,

seize, turn), fingering (pinch/pick), feeling (perceive attributes of objects), crouching/squatting (bend legs/spine), crawling, balancing, stooping (bend at waist), kneeling, stairs, ramp, ladder, arm/hand, leg/foot, simple grasp (grasp lightly), firm grasp (use pressure/force), and fine manipulation.

• Ability to perform physical activities that require frequent standing.
• Ability to lift/carry products, inks or dyes.
• Ability to push and/or pull squeegees over screens with force.
• Ability to perceive small details on product at arms-length distance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The Apparel Press Operator may work in uncomfortably hot or cold environments, in uncomfortable and cramped positions, or on ladders.
• Interaction with staff and customers.