Ink Technician - Silk Screen Printing Pro

Giesecke+Devrient; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 2,617,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

Giesecke+Devrient is seeking an Ink Technician for 1st shift (6:00am - 2:00pm) in Bolingbrook, IL. You will manage ink supplies and operate the Silk Screen press per established procedures, while maintaining equipment and workstation for consistent quality and efficiency.

The role requires at least 3 years of silk screen press experience, a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience operating a silk screen press.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 and normal color perception.

Responsibilities

• Receives production order and job assignments from supervisor.
• Verifies size, color, and type of substrate and color of ink from job order; stages inks; obtains and checks screens, squeegee, and related supplies to produce job.
• Sets up press by installing screens, squeegee, flood bar, and by registering stock to press and screen image; sets up feeder, take-off, and stackers.
• Sets dryer for proper drying or curing.
• Prints proof sheets, checks registration and color matches against job order, and secures supervisor's approval prior to production run.
• Prints job maintaining optimum production rate, color density, registration, and quality standard according to customer specifications or company guidelines.
• Maintains continuous inspection of job specifications and quality throughout production run, collecting production run samples as required.
• Follows all safety and operational procedures.
• May be responsible for directing the work of a press helper.
• Completes production records to update work performed during each shift.
• Ensure proper cleanliness of press, workstation, and immediate press area with assistance of press helper; perform minor press repairs when necessary.
• May train press helper(s) to operate press.
• Performs research and development to improve overall processes and quality of the silk screen department.
• Flatbed operator.
• Cylinder press backup to cover for vacations and absences on all shifts.
• Perform related job duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Silk screen press operation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Basic computer skills

Teamwork and communication

Overtime availability

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Giesecke+Devrient is seeking an Ink Technician for 1st shift (6:00am - 2:00pm) in Bolingbrook, IL. You will manage ink supplies and operate the Silk Screen press per established procedures, while maintaining equipment and workstation for consistent quality and efficiency.

The role requires at least 3 years of silk screen press experience, a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and strong teamwork.