Screen Printing Associate/Machine Operator

Grimco, Inc.; Owensville (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off accrual

401K with profit sharing

Employee recognition prizes

Employee referral benefits

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Grimco is seeking a dedicated press operator to join our manufacturing team in Missouri. This full-time role involves pre-print set-up, ensuring print quality on flatbed presses, and keeping production within standards.

You will troubleshoot equipment, maintain workflow, and collaborate with colleagues to improve performance. The ideal candidate can adapt to tasks quickly, read and write, stand all day, and work well with a team.

Qualifications

• Able to adapt to different jobs quickly.
• Pay attention to detail and accuracy.
• Work quickly and neatly while following procedures.
• Communicate with lead on issues and updates.
• Able to read and write clearly.
• Stand on feet all day during shifts.
• Team player contributing to a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform machines pre-print set-up and check.
• Ensure registration, ink viscosity, color and print quality on flatbed presses.
• Catch signs of conveyor belt and prepare them for next stage.
• Maintain production rate, registration and quality within guidelines.
• Make press adjustments when necessary.
• Review production paperwork to ensure correct image, ink and material usage.
• Run, adjust and troubleshoot production equipment and machinery.
• Reclean screens for screen printing.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Motivate by example and foster teamwork to improve performance.

Skills

Adapt to different jobs quickly

Pay attention to detail

Work quickly and neatly

Communicate with lead on issues

Able to read and write

Stand on feet all day

Team player

Job description

Do you want to work for a company where the people are the purpose? At Grimco, we believe that every member of our manufacturing team plays a vital role in shaping our industry‑leading standards and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Joining our manufacturing team where your ideas and dedication fuel our success. Together, we’ll ensure seamless operations and continue to elevate our manufacturing process to new heights. Come be a part of our team and make your mark on the future in the sign industry.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform machines pre-print set-up and check.
• Ensure registration, ink viscosity, color, and print quality on Flatbed presses are working properly.
• Catching signs of the conveyor belt and preparing them for the next stage.
• Maintain optimum production rate, registration, and quality standards are within company and customer guidelines.
• Make press adjustments when necessary.
• Comprehend production paperwork to reassure the right image, ink and material is being used for jobs.
• Run, adjust, and troubleshoot production equipment and machinery.
• Reclean screens for screen printing.
• Other duties as assigned
• Motivate by example - partner with employees to perform daily activities, and continuously improve performance. Teamwork is key!

Immediate opening. Full-Time Employment Status.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to adapt to different jobs quickly
• Pay attention to detail
• Work quickly and neatly
• Communicate with lead on issues
• Able to read and write
• Stand on feet all day
• Team player

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to lift, push, pull and carry tools and warehouse materials weighing up to 65 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Requires prolonged standing or walking and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching daily.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders to pick or put away products.
• Requires a full range of physical motion to operate manual and electrically powered tools and machines (i.e., forklift).

Additional Information

BENEFITS

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits available. Medical premiums have remained unchanged for more than 18 years, costing only $16.50/biweekly paycheck for employee only coverage.

• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off Accrual (Paid Time Off payout available)
• 401K with Profit Sharing, up to 6% of the employee’s total compensation earnings.
• Eligible for Employee Recognition Prizes
• Employee Referral Benefits
• Volunteer Time Off

ABOUT GRIMCO

Grimco is a national wholesale sign supply manufacturer and distributor with over 50 locations across North America. We focus on distributing quality products and providing excellent service to the sign industry. Our offering of sign supplies includes traffic signs, blanks, substrates, boards, digital print media, wrap films, sign vinyl, application tape, banner material and supplies, sign frames, banner stands, LEDs and electrical accessories, grand format solvent/UV/latex printers, inks, software and more.

WHY WORK AT GRIMCO

• We’re excited to be in business for over 151 years! We are a growing company that continues to evolve in our industry.
• We foster employee development that is focused on tailoring employees career paths based on their talents, strengths, and interests.
• We promote from within – our strong performers become our strong leaders.
• We have a fantastic team throughout North America and are proud of our reputation of being the most informed and educated supplier in the industry.
• Team Bonding – Holiday Dinners, Veterans Celebration, Christmas Giveaways, and Fall Festivals.
• The newly renovated manufacturing plant features clean bathrooms, a new breakroom, and a bright atmosphere.
• The facility values a family-oriented culture, with cross-training, daily collaboration meetings, and direct communication between employees and management.
• Stability – Grimco was established over 151 years ago!
• Our Production Manager and Plant Manager are extremely accessible and collaborate with all departments!