Screen Print Operator

Job Summary: 

Under the direction of the Custom Shop Production Floor Supervisor and the Screen Print Lead, the Screen Print Operator is responsible for accurately and efficiently screen-printing on Company's and 3rd party apparel and products. They will be responsible for press set-up, press tear-down and press operation while ensuring consistent production rates, high product quality and timely order completion. The Operator must possess a close attention to detail and practice good judgement to exceed our customer’s expectations and is responsible for exceeding department and individual goals.

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 5:45am - 2:15pm 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Must gain knowledge and become proficient in the use of Shopworks.
• Must follow all department Standard Operating Procedures.
• Must learn or have existing experience with Screen Print embellishment techniques and application and be/become familiar with standard Screen Print production processes (screen reclamation and prep, screen coating, screen imaging and developing, ink mixing and pantone matching, engineering sequences, press set up and operation, dryer settings and variables, QC and testing).
• Must become familiar with Company products and their construction to better understand embellishment opportunities and limitations.
• Must learn and understand all FTZ compliance requirements.
• Must meet and keep up with standard capacity averages (Standard 50% capacity based on 400 units per hour/ 1,600 impressions per 8hr shift).
• Follows daily production schedule to ensure customer orders are produced for on-time delivery (by set production date).
• Follows instructions within the Shop works work order and attachments to verify product style, color, sizing and total product quantity; and verifies correct design, graphic size, production sequence, ink colors and graphic placement.
• Responsible for using correct screen sequence on press.
• Responsible for using and verifying correct pantone colors in the corresponding screens.
• Adjusts press for proper squeegee pressure, squeegee angle, squeegee speed, flash temp, flash time and run speed.
• Must print pre-production strike-off for every graphic placement, to be approved by Screen Print Lead prior to running production.
• Watches production closely for quality and corrects issues as necessary.
• Verifies that dryer is set to the appropriate recipe to ensure proper cure and adhesion.
• Notifies Screen Print Lead of product shortages.
• Informs Screen Print Lead of machine malfunction or needed maintenance.
• Communicates with teammates when support is needed (set-ups, teardowns, and staging)
• Assists in solutions to improve efficiencies and can troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Scans orders “Produced” in Shopworks, in real-time of order completion.
• Maintains and ensures press equipment is clean and in proper operating condition daily. Assists in Preventative Maintenance (follow equipment prompts) and Sanitization.
• Assists in training Screen-Print Assistants and new Screen-Print department hires.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Carefully follows all safety requirements.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience with Screen Printing machines
• Familiarity with fabric and screen-printing inks
• Excellent manual dexterity
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.