Trainee screen printing machine operator at Vajas Manufacturers Limited

Key duties and responsibilities for trainee screen printing machine operator

• Sets and adjusts feed rollers, spindle reel, printing screens, and bolts to specifications.
• Starts dyeing oven and sets thermostat to temperature specified for printing run.
• Reviews print order to determine settings and adjustments required to set up manually controlled or automatic screen printing machine or decorating equipment.
• Measures, centres, and aligns and positions screen, using gauge and hand tools.
• Determines from orders type and colour of designs to print.
• Mixes paints according to formula, using bench mixer.
• Examines product for paint smears, position of design, or other defects and adjusts equipment.
• Compares ink or paint prepared for printing run with master colour swatch to confirm accuracy of match.
• Inspects printing equipment and replaces damaged or defective parts, such as switches, pulleys, fixtures, screws, and bolts.
• Patrols printing area to monitor production activities and to detect problems, such as mechanical breakdowns or malfunctions.
• Counts and records quantities printed in production log.
• Trains workers in use of printing equipment and in quality standards.
• Adjusts position of design or screen to ensure specified colour print registration.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Printing Technology from a recognized institution
• Any other relevant qualification related to printing will be an added advantage

Skills and Competencies

• Must have previous exposure in printing as an intern or 1 year experience
• Must be able to distinguish between colours and tones
• Must be detailed orientated and Self-motivated
• Possess problem solving skills and must be very creative
• Must be organized and possess excellent communication skills

Special Requirements:

• Must be willing and able to work in shifts, irregular hours, including evenings, holidays, and weekends as position responsibilities may require from time to time dictated by work load.