What are the responsibilities and job description for the Screen Printer position at Oriental Trading Company?
Overview
As our Merchandise Center Screen Printer, you will be responsible for operating screen printing equipment and producing customer-specific decorated product, including t-shirts. You will also be responsible for cleaning, reclaiming and performing other screen maintenance as needed. Other responsibilities include using the exposure unit, developing screens and plates, and aligning screens for accurate registration.
Detailed Description
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Removal of damaged screen mesh
- Prepping the screen frame
- Selecting and cutting mesh to size
- Stretching screen mesh across the screen to required tension specifications
- Adhering mesh to the screens
Marginal Functions
Here’s what you need to join the fun:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of mesh counts, mesh tension, squeegee angles and pressure
- Able to print half tones
- Proven analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
- Basic math skills
- General PC experience
- Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Able to work independently with an eye for detail
- Must be detail oriented and able to work in a highly productive environment in a safe manner
Education
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience
- 1-2 years screen printing experience required
Other Qualifications
- Ability to climb stairs, walk and stand for the duration of the shift
- Ability to occasionally lift and move 35 – 40 pounds
Join us at Oriental Trading, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, where fun means business!
Oriental Trading Company (www.orientaltrading.com), is the nation’s largest direct retailer of value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, toys and novelties, and a leading provider of teaching supplies and affordable home décor and giftware. Founded in 1932 by a Japanese American, the Oriental Trading history of fun spans the better part of the last century. Today, Oriental Trading offers more than 60,000 products to individuals, teachers, schools, churches, businesses and nonprofits. With a corporate vision to “Make Life More Fun,” Oriental Trading (a Berkshire Hathaway company) spreads joy and smiles to millions each year through a robust family of brands; Oriental Trading, Fun Express, MindWare, SmileMakers, Morris Costumes and halloweenexpress.com.
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