Silk Screen Technician - Precision Printing

Klein Tools; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, &_D

Discounts on Klein Tools products

Education and Professional Development

Job summary

Klein Tools in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Silk Screener to print lettering and designs on products with manual and automated silk presses. This role emphasizes precise machine setup, correct part placement, ink transfer, and quality control throughout production.

Key duties include setting up the machine, aligning parts, recording quantities, moving completed work to staging, and reporting any discrepancies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 2 years related manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of the different materials and their flaws for quality acceptability.
• Demonstrate basic mathematical, reading, writing, and comprehension as well as communication skills.
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate the capacity to shift priorities.
• Ability to read a blueprint and tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Set up machine to ensure proper location on part being screened.
• Ensure position of objects against guides on setup board or holding fixture of screening device.
• Place proper ink into screen frame. When hand screening, draw squeegee across screen to transfer design to object.
• Remains alert for in-process product imperfections and bring them to the supervisor's attention.
• Cleans screen as required during the production run, at the end of run, and when using different colors.
• Must record the quantity that has been processed, and compare it to the work order quantity, before releasing order for next operation. Discrepancies should be reported to the supervisor or lead person.
• Move work to the proper staging area(s) within the department after completion.
• Exercise safety procedures to prevent injury to oneself and coworkers, and to prevent damage to equipment.
• Read and check off daily safety operation procedures before starting the machine.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Reading / Writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

2 years manufacturing experience

Tools

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Job description

Klein Tools in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Silk Screener to print lettering and designs on products with manual and automated silk presses. This role emphasizes precise machine setup, correct part placement, ink transfer, and quality control throughout production.

Key duties include setting up the machine, aligning parts, recording quantities, moving completed work to staging, and reporting any discrepancies.