Screen Press Operator

Overview

Working with others at Aggie Print and Mail to produce t-shirts and other apparel used on and off campus. Screen printing experience would be useful, but if you are looking to learn a new skill then take a closer look at this opportunity. Activities include operating automated screen press, digital garment printer, bindery equipment, etc.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated screen press; including outputting film, preparing and reclaiming screens, maintain press, etc.
• Monitoring supply costs, usage, and quality of supplies consumed in press area.
• Work with vendors to stay informed of new materials and evaluating new materials for use in production at PDP to lower costs and improve quality.
• Stay up to date with industry trends for new production methods, and equipment to lower costs and improve quality or offer new products to Aggie Print customers.
• Monitor inventory usage trends for setting maximum and minimum inventory levels to ensure adequate inventory of supplies are available for production.
• Monitor inventory usage trends to ensure that as changes in customer usage preferences change inventories levels are reduced or removed as stocking items and new items are added as needed.
• Makes or recommends purchases to meet the needs of production and operational efficiency.
• Participates in training, work allocation, quality assurance, and inventory control.
• Trains and informs part-time employees on new work methods or procedures, safety regulations, work policies.
• Works with Director to ensure that customer needs are being met and works to continuously improve the process.
• Performs labor and maintenance duties as a working member of the department.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned throughout operations at Aggie Print and Mail.
• Participates in discussions concerning new equipment for digital, offset print, screen printing, mailing, and bindery areas.

Schedule

8am – 5pm, flexibility needed to meet time sensitive deadlines.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification: A good attitude and willing to learn new skills.

Preferred Qualification: Experience operating a screen press.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to plan and direct small operations.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, management and customers.
• Must be able to provide quality customer service.
• Ability to work with staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Willing to learn.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of proper safety guidelines, policies, procedures, and behaviors as established by OSHA USU, and PDP.
• Positive attitude, willing to learn new things, willing to manage and be managed.

Required Documents

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
• Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Physical Demands

• Standing for long periods of time while working at press.
• Lifting boxes of shirts - can be up to 50 lbs.
• Bending over, kneeling on the ground, some tight places while performing maintenance, etc.
• Requires an eye for detail for color and accuracy.