Silk Screen Operator

ENGINEERED FOR PROFESSIONALS TO WORK FASTER, SAFER, SMARTER For over 70 years, Johnson Level has been supplying innovative solutions in the Level, Layout and Measuring product categories. Today, Johnson is the only U.S. based supplier offering a full spectrum of levels, lasers, and layout tools to help professional tradesmen do their work more accurately, quickly, and reliably. We have built a reputation for offering category leadership, product authority and award-winning customer service. Johnson Level is part of the Hultafors Group which provides a portfolio of leading brands that keep professional users in the forefront in terms of functionality, safety, and overall productivity. For more info visit us at www.johnsonlevel.com.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for daily operation and/or tending of silk-screening machines, as well as ensuring quality and production expectations are met.

• Responsible for setting up work area and obtaining appropriate quantity of component parts and materials.
• Oversee operation of silk-screening machines – correct any malfunctions during operation, repair, and/or adjust screens, as needed.
• Perform visual and physical inspection of component parts and materials. Separate parts with substandard quality for proper disposal or rework.
• Responsible for daily restocking of chemicals, inks, and related supplies (communicate low stock positions to manager).
• Communicate any exceptions which affect the ability to meet production standards (use Hour by Hour board in workstation, if available).
• Ensure screened parts are properly prepared for the next stage of production and/or packed as a finished good.
• Accurately calculate counts of finished goods.
• Use measuring devices such as scales and rulers.
• Perform basic computer functions such as printing labels, schedules, PRS sheets and recording daily time.
• Maintain a clean and functioning work area per 5S standards.
• Perform related duties (including those in other areas of production) as assigned by supervisor.
• Follow all company safety guidelines including wearing the proper protective equipment for job assignment.
• Maintain compliance with all company guidelines and procedures.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Basic verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively read and follow process sheets and complete production documents.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably directly with machine operation and set-up.
• Ability to understand written material and ability to write using correct spelling and punctuation; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using fractions or decimals.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Regularly requires bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving items.
• Regularly requires standing, walking, and/or lifting/handling/carrying materials or equipment of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds)

Environment:

Typically, in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, ultraviolet lights, chemicals, and fumes which may cause noticeable discomfort or a minor risk of accident or illness.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.