Silk Screen Printer Technician
Location
Elgin, IL | United States
Job description
medmix is a global leader in high-precision delivery devices. We occupy leading positions in the healthcare, consumer, and industrial end-markets. Our customers benefit from our dedication to innovation and technological advancement that has resulted in over 900 active patents. Our 14 production sites worldwide, together with our highly motivated and experienced team of nearly 2’600 employees provide our customers with uncompromising quality, proximity, and agility. medmix is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: MEDX).
Job Description
Looking for a candidate that has a minimum of 3 years’ experience with silk screening to help us expand our plastics decorating capabilities. This position will maintain silk screen and pad printer machine processes and will help to develop improvements, assist with planned maintenance, troubleshoot unplanned machine malfunctions and resolve, institute machine safety improvements, lead performance improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operations.
Main accountabilities and tasks
- Set up and basic operation of silk-screening machines.
- Generate silk screens – burn, coat, and wash screens.
- Handling of inks – mixing inks, process ink usage and proper disposing of inks.
- Ensure quality of the product produced and proper documentation of quality.
- Proper handling of product and develop better cost-effective methods to packaging.
- Production reporting
- Working on a team to improve the efficiency and quality of the operations.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical principles, practical troubleshooting,
- Identify root cause of quality defects and develop corrective actions. Then execute the installation of the corrective action.
- Identify safety problems and develop solutions.
- Capable of lifting a 30-pound box using safe lifting technique and able to work on and around machinery using tools in a safe manner.
- Able to stand and work a 12-hour shift.
- To be able to work safely and follow all safety guidelines.
- Maintain a clean and organized manufacturing area and use cleaning tools & devices.
- Work with other people in a respectful manner.
- Proactively engage and support company initiative designed to promote a culture of safe working, environmental protection, and continual improvement.
Qualifications
Work experience : 3 years’ experience in a silk-screening manufacturing environment preferred
Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent. Secondary technical training desired. Other:
- Bi-Lingual – English/Spanish
- Ability to assertively and efficiently multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
- Leadership skills, team, and relationship building
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office suite, Excel, and e-mail systems
Additional Information
Benefits we offer:
- An innovative, vibrant and agile culture
- Growth opportunities in a globally successful and dynamic business on a growth trajectory
- Up to three (3) weeks of paid time off beginning your first year
- Twelve (12) company paid holidays per year
- Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Identity Theft and Legal Protection plan options
- medmix Employee Savings Plan / 401k with 100% employer match up to 6% of your annual base salary
- Eligible to receive additional non-elective 401k contributions on a quarterly basis
- Health Savings Account with dollar-for-dollar matching based on coverage level
- Employee Assistance, Health and Wellness Program
- Flexible working hours and hybrid on-site/home office model
- Access to a wide range of discounts on shopping, entertainment and lifestyle
medmix is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.
93% of our employees would go above and beyond to deliver results – do you have the drive to succeed? Join us and boost your career, starting today!
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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