Screen Printer - Level II

Grand Canyon University is seeking a full-time experienced Screen Printer Operator. The primary responsibility of this position is to perform the duties involved in screen printing. These duties include pre-press operations: Coating, exposing and burning screens with emulsion, preparing screen printing stencils, mixing and loading ink, print quality control, consistent multi-color registrations, proper ink coverage and curing, cleaning machine, troubleshooting technological problems and maintaining screen printing equipment. Also responsible for accurate record keeping of work completed and job history.

Responsibilities

• Check production equipment to ensure proper machine set up, registration, ink viscosity and color.
• Run, adjust and troubleshoot production equipment and machinery.
• Adjust machinery for optimum speed, registry and print quality.
• Repair, maintain and store production tooling and fixtures.
• Ensures that work is performed in a consistent manner that results in defect free products.
• Prepares product for transfer to next step in production process.
• Follows safety rules, policies and procedures as required.
• Observes silk screen and work piece to detect printing defects.
• Bolts framed silk screen onto machine and installs and adjusts work piece holding fixture, stops and guides.
• Cleans silk screen to prepare for next production usage.
• Verify the proper quantity has been printed before cleaning and breaking down for the next job.
• Embark on the multi-step process of screen making which includes screen stretching, screen selection, degreasing, film emulsion coating, exposure and wash out as well as cleaning and reclaiming after printing.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Higher degree in art or graphic design preferred.
• 10 years of screen printing experience required.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; pays close attention to detail.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks for several hours
• Ability to work as team member in a highly collaborative environment.
• Proactive with outstanding customer service skills and ability to represent Grand Canyon University professionally.
• Professional communication skills with a good command of the English language.
• Basic computer skills; must be able to utilize e-mail functionality for corresponding.
• Ability to cope with changing priorities and deadlines in a professional manner and work effectively while under stress.
• Must be reliable, responsible and take direction well.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background investigations.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
  
  

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