Printing jobs: Silk Screen Operator

Job Title: Silk Screen Operator

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(Job ID:31716)

CPI Card Group
Fort Wayne, IN

Job Description
Position is responsible for preparing, operating and maintaining a silk screen printing press to produce high-quality product for final processing in the finishing department

Essential Responsibilities - describe the major responsibilities of this position.
1. Prepares screens from positive image plates
2. Mounts and adjusts screens on the press, mixes fountain solution and ink, adjusts press speed and pressure, inks the printing press, loads product and adjusts press to sheet size
3. Ensures product meets customer job specifications
4. Monitors and corrects any problems that may occur during the press run to minimize downtime and waste
5. Conducts routine quality check for any printing imperfections during each run
6. Ensures completed product is staged in the area with appropriate job ticket information attached
7. Maintains an accurate record of all completed work
8. Maintains acceptable productivity, quality, service, spoilage, security and safety goals
9. Performs preventative maintenance, conducts minor repairs and reports any mechanical defects to supervisor on equipment
10. Maintains a clean and safe work area
11. Follows all company procedures and rules
12. Follows all customer mandated security procedures and process requirements
13. Conducts self in a respectful and professional manner with a focus on teamwork, quality and timeliness at all times

Education and Skill Requirements:
1. High school education or equivalent with minimum 1-2 years of experience using silk screen press and familiarity with printing ink and fountain solutions
2. Basic mechanical aptitude with ability to select and use appropriate equipment, supplies and tools
3. Good math skills to be able to compute percentages, weights and measures
4. Good detail and decision making skills in order to setup equipment, check product quality and make adjustments to meet customer deadlines and requirements
5. Ability to follow/interpret written and oral instructions and specifications
6. Must be security and safety oriented
7. Must be reliable through good attendance, punctuality and cooperation

Job Details
Primary Skill:  Silkscreen Sakuri
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Type of Work: Direct Hire
Work Shift(s): 2nd Shift

Additional Skills:
1.  Ink Mixers
2.  Production Offset Press