Experienced Screen Printing Press Operator

The Position

We are looking for a dependable, experienced printer who understands the screen-printing process and can confidently move between automatic and manual production.

The ideal candidate can walk into the shop, understand a job, set it up correctly, troubleshoot problems, and produce quality work without constant supervision.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate automatic screen-printing presses
• Operate manual screen-printing presses
• Register multi-color screen-printing jobs
• Set up screens, squeegees, floods, off-contact and print parameters
• Perform press adjustments during production
• Mix and match screen-printing inks
• Understand mesh selection and stencil requirements
• Understand flash and curing requirements
• Troubleshoot registration, ink and print-quality problems
• Maintain consistent print quality throughout production runs
• Perform quality-control checks
• Assist with screen preparation, reclaiming and shop cleanup as needed
• Perform basic press maintenance and troubleshooting
• Maintain an organized and productive work area

At Dancing Dog Ink, you'll be joining an established custom screen-printing shop where experience matters. We have a Javlin 6-color automatic, ROQ 4-color automatic, and two manual presses, giving experienced printers the opportunity to work with a variety of equipment and production runs.

We value people who take pride in their craft, solve problems, and care about doing the job right. If you're an experienced screen printer looking for a stable full-time position where your skills are appreciated and you can be part of a professional team, we'd like to hear from you.