Screen Print Pro: Quality-Driven Press Operator

Brook + Whittle - Sprink; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid sick

Teladoc - Telemedicine

Life insurance

Long term disability insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) - first of the month after 90 d

Short term disability

Voluntary life insurance

Flexible spending account - health/dep

Critical illness insurance

Hospital indemnity insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Brook + Whittle Ltd. in Gardner, KS is seeking a Manufacturing Screen Print Machine Operator to join our production team. The role focuses on quality control, proper setup, accurate printing, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, noisy environment.

You will read job jackets, gather materials, set up presses, print proofs, adjust for color accuracy, and document production records while adhering to safety protocols. Physical stamina and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 20lbs unassisted (or more occasionally).
• Must be able to stand for the majority of shift – 2 hour increments.
• Short distance walking required with rolls to be placed on shipping table.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, grasp and reach frequently.
• Must be able to differentiate between color variance.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must be able to perform well under deadline constraints and meet quality standards.
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent, quality driven work habits.
• Willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts, and if needed, holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Read the job jacket to verify quantity to be run, overrun tolerance, color sequence, and substrate.
• Obtains substrate, screen, ink, squeegee, and related supplies needed to produce job.
• Sets up press according to established company guidelines, safety, and job requirements.
• Prints proof sheets to check press setup, registration, ink viscosity and color.
• Secures supervisor approval for production run.
• Adjust drying rack to sets dryer for proper drying or curing.
• Prints job maintaining optimum production speed and makes press adjustments to maintain print quality, registration, and color.
• Troubleshoots and solves printing problems.
• Prints line and halftone copy on a variety of substrates.
• Completes production run including overruns and production samples.
• Completes production records.
• When job is completed, move job to completed hold area.
• At the end of the shift the operator cleans area and informs supervisor of any mechanical, material or in problems that caused issues during the day.
• Follow all safety protocols for running the machine safely.
• Daily and timely attendance is required unless approved by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

Physical stamina

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Brook + Whittle Ltd. in Gardner, KS is seeking a Manufacturing Screen Print Machine Operator to join our production team. The role focuses on quality control, proper setup, accurate printing, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, noisy environment.

You will read job jackets, gather materials, set up presses, print proofs, adjust for color accuracy, and document production records while adhering to safety protocols. Physical stamina and teamwork are essential.