Screen Printing AssociateMachine Operator

Grimco; Owensville (MO); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Grimco in Owensville, MO is seeking a full-time production operator to support our flatbed printing operations. You will perform machine pre-print set-ups, monitor registration, ink viscosity and color, and ensure print quality.

Responsibilities include running and adjusting equipment, cleaning screens, maintaining production pace, and collaborating with the team to meet safety and quality standards. Previous shop experience and ability to lift up to 65 pounds are preferred.

Qualifications

• Adaptability to different jobs quickly.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work quickly and neatly.
• Ability to read and write.
• Stand on feet all day.
• Team player.
• Communicate with lead on issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform machines pre-print set-up and checks.
• Ensure registration, ink viscosity, color, and print quality on flatbed presses.
• Maintain production rate and quality within company guidelines.
• Make press adjustments as needed.
• Read and interpret production paperwork to ensure correct materials.
• Run, adjust, and troubleshoot production equipment and machinery.
• Reclean screens for screen printing.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Promote teamwork and lead by example.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Work quickly

Communication

Reading & writing

Stamina

Team player

Job description

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:

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

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 150 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.
• Our executives and managers are extremely accessible and work on the front lines of our business!

Learn more about us at https://connect.grimco.com/careers