What are the responsibilities and job description for the Print Production Technician position at Kelly and Careers?
Job Summary:
Responsible for setting up and operating a manual screen printing station, following company procedures, safety, and quality guidelines. Troubleshoots printing issues and makes adjustments to maintain optimal print quality, color, registration, and production speed. Works with various inks, solvents, and substrates.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Responsible for setting up and operating a manual screen printing station, following company procedures, safety, and quality guidelines. Troubleshoots printing issues and makes adjustments to maintain optimal print quality, color, registration, and production speed. Works with various inks, solvents, and substrates.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Receive job assignments and verify order details including quantity, color sequence, and substrate.
- Gather and prep necessary materials (substrate, screen, ink, squeegee, etc.).
- Set up and operate screen printing press as per company and safety guidelines.
- Print proof sheets, check setup for registration, ink viscosity, and color accuracy.
- Obtain approval for production run; perform regular quality checks during production.
- Adjust dryer settings and press to optimize drying or curing.
- Maintain production speed and quality; troubleshoot and solve printing problems.
- Complete and sign off on production records and documentation.
- Keep the press, workstation, and immediate area clean, returning unused ink and disposing of waste.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned, such as racking, finishing, and hole punching.
- May help train other employees.
Schedule & Pay
- Work Schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
- Pay Rate: $18–$22 per hour
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years of related experience preferred.
- Strong judgment of color, design, and print quality.
Skills & Abilities
- Read and follow instructions; basic math abilities, including measuring.
Physical Demands
- Regular standing, walking, and lifting (up to 25 lbs frequently, up to 50 lbs occasionally).
- Occasional sitting, kneeling, or crouching; Color and detail vision required.
Work Environment
- Exposure to moving machinery, fumes, chemicals, and heat; moderate to loud noise.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.
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About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Salary : $18 - $22