Screen Print Technician: Ink Mastery, On-site Parking

EvolveTalent; Leiden; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Fund

Parental leave (Dutch law)

Individual Development Plans

On-site parking + commuting allowance

Public transport reimbursement

Job summary

EvolveTalent seeks a Screen Print Assistant/Operator in Leiden to join a global materials science and digital identification leader. You will collaborate with the Lead Printer, prepare inks, and oversee color management to ensure high-quality prints.

The role requires adherence to formulas, attention to color accuracy, and physical fitness for long shifts. English or Dutch literacy is essential for safety and order sheets.

Qualifications

• Experience in a graphic production environment or screen printing preferred, but willingness to learn is valued.
• Excellent color discernment and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow formulas, measurements and technical specs.
• Physically able to stand, walk and lift during shifts.
• English or Dutch reading of order sheets and safety instructions.

Responsibilities

• Independently mix inks (water-based, plastisol, or solvent) based on Pantone color codes or customer requirements.
• Check the viscosity and quality of ink prior to each print run.
• Maintain ink stock levels and report when reordering is needed.
• Archive and document customer-specific ink formulas for future orders.
• Set up and prepare screen printing machinery for operation.
• Inspect, degrease, and clean screen frames for printing quality.
• Mount and adjust screens, squeegees, and floodbars in presses.
• Stage and organize production materials at the workstation.
• Assist with loading and feeding materials into the press.
• Monitor print quality for sharpness, color opacity, and defects.
• Unload printed products and guide through the dryer/curing oven.
• Report any print deviations or machine malfunctions to Lead Printer.
• Thoroughly clean screens, squeegees, and ink wells after orders.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace compliant with safety rules.

Skills

Color perception

Accuracy

Physical fitness

English or Dutch

Tools

Screen printing equipment

Job description

EvolveTalent seeks a Screen Print Assistant/Operator in Leiden to join a global materials science and digital identification leader. You will collaborate with the Lead Printer, prepare inks, and oversee color management to ensure high-quality prints.

The role requires adherence to formulas, attention to color accuracy, and physical fitness for long shifts. English or Dutch literacy is essential for safety and order sheets.