Screen Printer

Primary Objective:

The Screen Printer plays a key role in Interwest Safety Supply's production operations by setting up, operating, and maintaining screen printing equipment to produce signs, decals, and safety graphics that meet the company's quality and delivery standards. Working closely with the Sign Shop team, the Screen Printer's primary goal is to produce accurate, high-quality printed products efficiently while following all safety and production procedures.

A secondary goal is to maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment and to support the broader sign shop team in meeting production schedules and customer deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate manual and/or automatic screen-printing presses for production runs on signs, decals, and related products
• Prepare screens, stencils, and squeegees, and mix and match inks to meet color specifications
• Load and register substrates (aluminum, vinyl, plastic, or other materials) to ensure accurate print alignment
• Inspect printed materials for quality, color accuracy, and registration; identify and correct defects during production runs
• Clean screens, presses, and work areas between jobs and at the end of shifts, following proper chemical handling procedures
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot minor mechanical issues; report equipment malfunctions to a supervisor

Production & Quality Support

• Maintain accurate production counts and complete required production paperwork or system entries
• Safely handle and store inks, solvents, and other production chemicals in accordance with safety data sheets (SDS) and company policy
• Package, label, and stage finished products for shipping or further processing
• Collaborate with other sign shop staff to meet production schedules and deadlines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company and OSHA standards