Screen Reclaim & Prep Technician

Kids for the Future; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Culture Studio in Nashville seeks a Screen Reclaim Technician to own screen reclaim, washout, coating, burning, exposing, and staging. This cross-functional role ensures production has ready, quality screens on time.

You will move between reclaim and preparation, maintain clean work areas, and support production to minimize delays and scrap. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Experience in screen printing, screen preparation, reclaim, or production environments preferred.
• Familiarity with Mac computers, shop management software, DTS screen makers, emulsion coaters, exposure units, and power washers is a plus.
• Ability to learn and consistently follow established production processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work based on production schedules.
• Ability to work independently and solve day-to-day production problems.

Responsibilities

• Reclaim, clean, coat, burn, expose, and prepare screens according to the daily production schedule.
• Verify artwork, LPI, separations, mesh counts, and job information before preparing screens.
• Inspect screens for quality and ensure they are clean, accurate, and production-ready.
• Clean and maintain squeegees, flood bars, spatulas, screens, and other production tools.
• Stage completed screens and tools for production and update screen status accurately in Stokkup.
• Prioritize work based on production needs and shift between screen preparation and reclaim responsibilities throughout the day.
• Maintain screen-making, reclaim, and washout equipment according to established procedures.
• Keep the dark room and washout/reclaim areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Identify and report screen, equipment, quality, or scheduling issues to the Production Manager.
• Follow all safety procedures while working with equipment and chemicals.
• Support production as needed to keep jobs on schedule and minimize delays, remakes, and scrap.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Ability to learn procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mac computers

Shop management software

DTS screen makers

Emulsion coaters

Exposure units

Power washers

Job description

Culture Studio in Nashville seeks a Screen Reclaim Technician to own screen reclaim, washout, coating, burning, exposing, and staging. This cross-functional role ensures production has ready, quality screens on time.

You will move between reclaim and preparation, maintain clean work areas, and support production to minimize delays and scrap. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.