Screen Printing and Dark Room Operator

Mello; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mello in Austin, TX is seeking a dynamic Screen Printing and Dark Room Operator to join our creative manufacturing team. You will execute high-quality screen printing and manage dark room operations to prepare artwork for printing, ensuring vibrant, precise prints that meet production standards.

Join a fast-paced environment where technical skill meets artistic vision, offering growth opportunities as you master screen printing processes and dark room workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience with screen printing processes and color management.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and prepress tools.
• Ability to interpret production documents and artwork files accurately.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate screen printing equipment with accurate registration and color matching.
• Prepare screens, inks, and substrates per project specs; manage color and layout.
• Run dark room activities such as film development, exposure, and image transfer.
• Use prepress software to ensure precise reproduction of designs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial printing equipment including large-format printers and flexo presses.
• Perform quality checks for color accuracy and image clarity throughout production.
• Conduct routine maintenance on printing machines to minimize downtime.

Skills

Screen printing

Color management

Adobe Creative Suite

Prepress software

Equipment maintenance

Workflow optimization

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Prepress software

Large-format printers

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Screen Printing and Dark Room Operator to join our creative manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for executing high-quality screen printing processes and managing dark room operations to prepare artwork for printing. Your expertise will ensure vibrant, precise prints that meet production standards while maintaining a smooth workflow in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine technical skills with artistic vision, contributing to the creation of visually compelling print materials.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate screen printing equipment, ensuring accurate registration, color matching, and consistent quality across all prints
• Prepare screens, inks, and substrates according to project specifications, including color management and layout design
• Manage dark room activities such as film development, exposure, and image transfer to prepare printing screens efficiently
• Interpret production documents and artwork files using prepress software to ensure precise reproduction of designs
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial equipment including large-format printers, flexo presses, and other machinery involved in the printing process
• Conduct quality control checks throughout production to verify color accuracy, image clarity, and adherence to specifications
• Adjust mechanical components of printing machines and perform routine maintenance to optimize performance and minimize downtime

Skills

• Strong understanding of color management principles and graphic design fundamentals
• Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and prepress tools
• Mechanical knowledge related to machine operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial printing equipment
• Experience with screen printing techniques, digital printing, large-format printers, and flexo presses
• Ability to interpret complex manufacturing documents and technical specifications accurately
• Skilled in layout design, typography, cutting, paper binding, and print advertising concepts
• Technical proficiency in prepress software for preparing artwork files for production while ensuring high-quality output

Join our team if you're passionate about combining artistic creativity with technical precision! We value energetic professionals eager to contribute their skills in a vibrant environment dedicated to producing exceptional printed materials. This is a paid position that offers growth opportunities for those ready to master the art of screen printing and dark room operations.