Screen Print Reclaim Operator

Champro Sports; Bannockburn (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Job summary

Champro Sports is seeking a Screen Print Reclaim Operator to reclaim, clean, and prepare screens for reuse in a production environment. The role focuses on removing ink and emulsion, maintaining safety and material quality, and ensuring screens are ready for next runs.

Responsibilities include cleaning, inspecting for damage, handling chemicals safely, and supporting coating and drying processes. Prior reclaim experience is a plus but not required, with a strong emphasis on detail and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with screen printing/reclaim is a plus but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic understanding of chemicals and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Remove ink, emulsion, and haze from used screens using reclaim chemicals and equipment.
• Wash, degrease, and dry screens to prepare them for re-coating.
• Inspect screens for damage, pinholes, or mesh issues and report or repair as needed.
• Maintain reclaim area cleanliness and organization.
• Properly handle, store, and dispose of chemicals according to safety and environmental guidelines.
• Follow all safety procedures, including use of PPE.
• Assist with screen coating, drying, and staging when required.
• Meet production schedules and turnaround times for screen availability.
• Perform routine maintenance on reclaim equipment.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Instruction following

Safety awareness

Chemical handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Us:

Champro® is a privately-owned sporting goods and apparel manufacturer that has been in business for 30+ years. We deliver high-value, traditional & innovative athletic equipment and apparel via outstanding, integrity-driven customer service. Our business philosophy is focused on our customers and we take pride in providing them with the best overall values in team sports products.

Position:

The Screen Print Reclaim Operator is responsible for reclaiming, cleaning, and preparing screen print screens for reuse. This role ensures screens are properly stripped of ink and emulsion, maintained to quality standards, and ready for production, supporting efficient and consistent screen printing operations.

Your Role:

• Remove ink, emulsion, and haze from used screens using reclaim chemicals and equipment
• Wash, degrease, and dry screens to prepare them for re-coating
• Inspect screens for damage, pinholes, or mesh issues and report or repair as needed
• Maintain reclaim area cleanliness and organization
• Properly handle, store, and dispose of chemicals according to safety and environmental guidelines
• Follow all safety procedures, including use of PPE
• Assist with screen coating, drying, and staging when required
• Meet production schedules and turnaround times for screen availability
• Perform routine maintenance on reclaim equipment
• Other duties as required

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry screens (typically up to 40 lbs)
• Comfortable working in a wet, chemical-based environment
• Production shop environment
• Exposure to reclaim chemicals, water, and noise
• Requires use of protective equipment such as gloves, aprons, and eye protection

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior screen printing or reclaim experience a plus, but not required
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic understanding of chemicals and safety procedures
• Strong attention to detail and quality

Company Culture:

We are proud to offer eligible associates a full-range of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability, 401K, Profit Sharing, paid time off, holidays, and reimbursement toward gym membership fees. A collaborative atmosphere working together to exceed our customers' expectations, as well as, an Equal Opportunity Employer bringing together diverse individuals to develop new and innovative solutions