Screen Printer

Location

Albuquerque, NM | United States

Job description

Screen Printer

Are you a highly skilled and motivated individual with a passion for screen printing? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment? If so, we have an immediate opening for a Screen Printer to join our team!

In this role, You should have several years experience running M&R automatic presses. You will be responsible for the preparation of screens, accurate ink mixing, setup and calibration of printing equipment, and executing high-quality prints on various materials. You will also be involved in quality control, troubleshooting, and performing regular cleaning and maintenance of the printing equipment. We run 4 automatic presses and 3 manual presses. As a valuable member of our team, you will collaborate with other printing team members to achieve production goals and contribute ideas for process improvement. Become an employee-owner and help us make Black Duck the best-in-class option for screen-printing and embroidery.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare screens for printing, including coating with emulsion, drying, and exposing screens with the appropriate design
• Accurately mix inks to achieve desired colors, considering factors like Pantone matching and print specifications
• Set up and calibrate printing equipment, ensuring proper alignment and registration of screens for accurate and consistent prints
• Operate screen printing machines to produce high-quality prints on various materials
• Monitor print quality throughout production run, making adjustments as needed to maintain consistency and meet design specifications
• Identify and troubleshoot issues with printing equipment or processes, minimizing downtime
• Perform regular cleaning and maintenance of printing equipment to ensure optimal functionality
• Support the lead printer in managing workflow and coordinating tasks
• Work collaboratively with other members of the printing team to achieve production goals
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a secure working environment
• Maintain accurate records of production runs, including quantities, colors, and any issues encountered
• Contribute ideas for process improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce production costs

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience running automatic presses.
• Proficient in all aspects of the screen printing process.
• Strong understanding of press set up, operation, tear down, and maintenance.
• Ability to mix inks and follow written instructions accurately.
• Demonstrated expertise in achieving high-quality prints.

Location: 4820 Pan American East Fwy NE - Albuquerque, NM 87109

If you are passionate about screen printing and want to join a fun and enthusiastic team, apply now! We offer competitive pay, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, 401k, referral program, and profit sharing. We have been voted America's Top Shop, & Americas Top Decorator by two different national trade magazines. Our average employee has been with us over 10 years and has on average 20+ years experience. If you are interested in working with the best, we want to meet you!

Black Duck Screen Printing and Embroidery is now employee owned! We have the most talented and experienced staff. On average, our staff members have been with Black Duck over 10 years each, and each have an average of 22 years of industry related experience! With a shared passion to produce the highest quality garments on time and on budget.

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