Press Operator/Screen Printer

Description

Main Responsibilities

This position prioritizes the following tasks:

• •Operating press to register screens and print ink to shirt using plastisol and waterbased inks
• •Taking ownership for all assigned print jobs, from setup to takedown
• •Properly managing and prioritizing print jobs throughout the day
• •Maintain highest standards of company print processes, quality, and procedures
• •Directing your team (Press Assistant and QCS) through the processes while maintaining an encouraging, positive attitude and adhering to the highest quality standards
• •Taking communication initiative with appropriate departments (sales, art, ink, shipping, procurement, screens, etc.) to quickly resolve any printing issues
• •Be available to help work through the day’s schedule, not just assigned jobs
• •Minimize waste: must maintain proper shutdown and start up processes on all printing formats

Requirements

Key Characteristics or Skills

The person in this position must have the following characteristics:

• •Patience and precision: resolving frustrations and issues with positivity and care
• •Communication: clearly articulating expectations and directions to team
• •Leadership: not allowing team to cut corners, holding team to high standards in following procedures and guidelines, coaching team towards improvement
• •Pride and ownership in work: setting the standards for timeliness, cleanliness, cooperation, communication, quality, and overall workplace attitude and performance
• •Hunger to learn: continually striving to expand knowledge, experience, and improve processes
• •Teachability: willing and able to adapt to new techniques and processes to improve efficiency