Screen Print Specialist

The manual printer position is a multi-level position for the Screen Print Production Department. The person hired for this position can begin as an entry-level employee but can excel at this role as their productivity increases. This person will be responsible for carefully putting the garments on the manual printing press to receive the correct design, with the correct placement and location on the garment. This task requires the garment to be placed accurately every time and at a productive pace based on minimum average expectation of 200 impressions/hour. The person is also responsible for carefully taking the printed shirts off of the machine and placing them on the dryer conveyor belt without damaging the shirt or the print and applying adhesive often to insure future garments adhere to the printing surface. Each shirt requires a quick quality check to insure consistency with the directive to correct any issues that develop. Any issues beyond the control or knowledge of the individual need to be addressed with the assigned line supervisor. This position requires the individual to be able to set up the machine efficiently and accurately at a minimum standard of 5 minutes per screen. This position sets the pace for all daily production performed on their assigned machine, carefully observing all personnel and mechanical functions to insure consistency and reporting any variances to their line supervisor. This position performs all set-ups and teardowns of jobs, performs operation of the assigned machine and performs cleaning throughout the shift. All printing is done by hand on this machine.

• Be able to work the scheduled hours and willing to work overtime if needed.
• Be present at assigned work station once clocked in.
• Do not leave the work station without first letting a supervisor know.
• Learn, understand and practice all safety measures once assigned to a press.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the department and company.
• Load shirts onto the machine.
  • Must be able to load shirts straight on the pallet and in the correct placement.
  • Must be able to load the garment without leaving wrinkles or lint in the print area.
  • Must be able to transfer the ink through the screen by hand using a manual squeegee.
  • Must have an understanding of basic printing techniques and theory.
  • Must know the correct design and location that is being printed on the shirts for each order.
  • Must not damage shirts in any way.
  • Must have situational awareness to know when to stop the machine for quality and safety issues.
  • Must be able to be in this position performing these functions for several hours at a time.
  • This position requires twisting and turning.
  • This position requires eye-hand coordination.
  • This is a repetitive motion position.
  • Apply all points of Quality Control outlined in the Stacker position.
  • Must look for and find flaws/defects with the garment.
  • Notify line supervisor of any detected issue with print quality, machine malfunction or issue that creates a stoppage in production.
  • Must be able to determine the amount of spray adhesive needed to insure the shirts are properly adhered to the pallet and apply as needed.
  • Must be able to repair shirts that can be repaired using the tools and procedures given.
  • Learn how to unload the garment without causing damage through training.
• Clean work area daily.
  • Wipe up any ink that is dropped on the equipment or work area immediately.
  • Sweep floor and pick up debris or trash as it accumulates.
  • Wipe off tables and carts used for shirts.
  • Wipe off ink buckets, ink carts and ink shelves.
  • Clean tools used for printing.
    • Screens
    • Squeegees
    • Mixing tools
    • Pallets
  • Take out trash as needed.
• Perform set-ups and teardowns on all jobs.
• Stage correct shirts for each order being set-up to be printed.
• Stage completed shirts at the correct machine to complete the order or designated area.
• Clean around machinery daily. This requires employee to wipe ink and adhesive off of the printing presses, work stations, ink buckets and other tools used during the shift.
• Be willing to cross-train in other positions or departments as needed.
• Must be able to perform the loader, stacker and unloader position.

Competencies

• Team oriented.
• Communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Eye-hand coordination.
• Conscientious.
• Counting and recording data.
• Attendance during the scheduled work hours.
• Effort.
• Productive.
• Self-motivated.