Screen Printer

ASHTON REED RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHTON REED RECRUITMENT LIMITED is seeking a detail-focused Screen Printer to produce high-quality printed products on manual and semi-automatic equipment across metal and plastic substrates for aerospace, automotive and manufacturing sectors.

You will set up machines, mix inks, ensure colour accuracy and registration, inspect first-offs, and maintain AS9100/ISO9001 standards while meeting production deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of screen printing experience.
• Experience with manual and semi-automatic screen printing preferred.
• Ability to read production paperwork and work instructions.
• Excellent colour recognition and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Set up manual and semi-automatic screen printing machines.
• Prepare screens, inks and substrates ready for production.
• Mix inks to customer specifications and colour requirements.
• Print onto a variety of materials including other plastic substrates.
• Ensure correct registration and colour accuracy.
• Carry out print runs efficiently whilst maintaining quality standards.
• Complete first-off inspections before commencing production.
• Inspect printed products throughout production.
• Ensure all work meets customer drawings and specifications.
• Identify print defects including mis-registration, colour variation, ink contamination, smudging, pinholes, poor adhesion.
• Complete quality documentation where required.
• Report quality concerns immediately.
• Support AS9100 and ISO9001 quality systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Colour recognition

Manual dexterity

Read production paperwork

Work under pressure

Communication skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

Job Purpose

To produce high-quality printed products using manual and semi-automatic screen printing equipment, ensuring all work meets customer specifications, company quality standards and production deadlines.

The successful candidate will work across a range of printed products including industrial nameplates, labels, decals, signs and bespoke printed components for customers within sectors including aerospace, automotive and manufacturing. Rudd Macnamara prints onto a wide range of metal and plastic substrates using semi-automatic screen printing equipment and maintains AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Screen Printing

• Set up manual and semi-automatic screen printing machines.
• Prepare screens, inks and substrates ready for production.
• Mix inks to customer specifications and colour requirements.
• Print onto a variety of materials including:
• Other plastic substrates
• Ensure correct registration and colour accuracy.
• Carry out print runs efficiently whilst maintaining quality standards.
• Complete first-off inspections before commencing production.

Quality

• Inspect printed products throughout production.
• Ensure all work meets customer drawings and specifications.
• Identify print defects including:
• Mis-registration
• Colour variation
• Ink contamination
• Smudging
• Pinholes
• Poor adhesion
• Complete quality documentation where required.
• Report quality concerns immediately.
• Support AS9100 and ISO9001 quality systems.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience within screen printing or print production.
• Good attention to detail.
• Excellent colour recognition.
• Ability to read production paperwork and work instructions.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable and punctual.
• MUST have a minimum of 6 months screen printing experience