Screen Printer

Job Purpose

To produce high-quality printed products using manual and semi-automatic screen printing equipment, ensuring all work meets customer specifications, company quality standards and production deadlines.

The successful candidate will work across a range of printed products including industrial nameplates, labels, decals, signs and bespoke printed components for customers within sectors including aerospace, automotive and manufacturing. Rudd Macnamara prints onto a wide range of metal and plastic substrates using semi-automatic screen printing equipment and maintains AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Screen Printing

• Set up manual and semi-automatic screen printing machines.
• Prepare screens, inks and substrates ready for production.
• Mix inks to customer specifications and colour requirements.
• Print onto a variety of materials including:
• Other plastic substrates
• Ensure correct registration and colour accuracy.
• Carry out print runs efficiently whilst maintaining quality standards.
• Complete first-off inspections before commencing production.

Quality

• Inspect printed products throughout production.
• Ensure all work meets customer drawings and specifications.
• Identify print defects including:
• Mis-registration
• Colour variation
• Ink contamination
• Smudging
• Pinholes
• Poor adhesion
• Complete quality documentation where required.
• Report quality concerns immediately.
• Support AS9100 and ISO9001 quality systems.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience within screen printing or print production.
• Good attention to detail.
• Excellent colour recognition.
• Ability to read production paperwork and work instructions.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable and punctual.
• MUST have a minimum of 6 months screen printing experience