Becker's Fabrication, a printer focused on labels, overlays and other plastic printing, is looking for an experienced screen printer. We use both semi-automatic and fully automatic presses.
Job Title: Screen Press Operator
Reports to: Production Manager
Job Summary:
Manages all routine aspects of press operation; Performs manual and machine operator tasks in the set-up, maintenance and operation of printing press.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
1. Installs prepared screen into the press and adjusts as needed to achieve pressure required for printing
2. Adjusts press machine parts, such as feeder and delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, feed wheels., jogging device, tapes, and cams as directed by press operator, using handtools
3. Color matches and fills ink on the screen
4. Observes press operation to detect machine malfunctions and adjusts press or notifies Production Manager when malfunction occurs.
5. Washes press and cleans ink and/or ink distributing rollers and ink fountains, using ink solvent and cleaning mechanism on press
6. Examines printed copy for ink density, position, registration and color density or informs Production Manager of printing defects
7. Performs duties in accordance with company safety rules
8. Perform proper and required maintenance
9. Performs other duties as assigned
Essential Functions:
Duties and responsibilities noted with an asterisk () are considered to be the essential functions of the job position,
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
1-3 years experience
Ability to read and understand written instructions and set-up press to carry out instructions. Espanol esta bien.
Able to accurately distinguish color variation;
Mechanical aptitude work activity requires repetitive bending, walking, climbing and occasional lifting of approximately 50 lbs.