Job title: Screen Printer
Company Name: Blue Print
**Salary**: AUD $75,000 to 80,000 (Excluding Superannuation 11%)
Hours: Full time - 38 Hrs per week
Location: 46 Bolder Rd, Malaga 6090
**POSITION OBJECTIVE**
Responsible for preparing stencils, setting up and operating screen printing equipment, and ensuring high-quality printed products. This role involves a blend of technical skill, attention to detail, and an understanding of screen-printing processes.
**RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES**
- Prepare stencils using both computer-aided design and hand-cut methods.
- Select, mix, and match colored inks to achieve desired hues and consistencies.
- Load and unload screen printing presses, ensuring proper alignment and registration.
- Operate and maintain various types of screen-printing presses, including both power-driven
- and hand-operated equipment.
- Monitor print quality throughout the production run, making adjustments as necessary.
- Load printed items into drying racks and manage the drying process.
- Unload and stack dry items, preparing them for the next stage of production or packaging.
- Clean and reclaim screens after use.
- Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on screen printing equipment.
- Adhere to safety guidelines and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy.
**Qualifications**:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV with 1 years full time relevant work experience. At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
**Skills**:
- Experience with different substrates (e.g., fabric, paper, glass, plastic).
- Understanding of graphic design principles for screen printing.
- Problem-solving skills for troubleshooting equipment and print issues.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement in screen printing techniques.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person