We are actively looking for a talented Screen Printer who has excellent attention to detail and is committed to producing high quality printed glassware. As a lead Screen Printer, you will be responsible for mixing the correct ink colors to color specifications using Pantone color scheme, making screens and setting up printer, producing the final printed articles, and cleaning the machinery and screens after each batch. You will also be required to prepare the final printed articles for shipping and to assist with the shipping process.
We are also actively looking for a scheduler and end of belt packer, with previous packing, quality assurance, and management experience. As the lead scheduler, you will be responsible for learning the basics of the screen printing operations, including stretching screens, applying emulsion, and exposing images onto screen, and managing production scheduling and communicating with company management to optimize efficiency. As an end of belt packer you would be responsible for removing finished product from conveyors in a timely manor, assuring the quality of all finished product meets company standards, and packing and stacking boxes.
To succeed you need to place a high emphasis on producing quality work, be able to stand for long hours, be comfortable with manual labor and have excellent hand-eye coordination. Suitable Screen Printers can create beautifully designed articles that fully meet the customer’s specifications.
Screen Printer Responsibilities:
Receive and understand how to read work orders to determine estimated printing times, ink, and material quantitiesMix ink to accurately match customer specified color requirementsStretch screens, apply emulsion, and expose images on to screens, as well as clean/prep screensInstall and reposition screen-printing plates and pressure roles as neededCalibrate printer before batch is printedRunning prints and performing quality checks throughout the printing processTroubleshoot problems as they arisePerform ongoing quality checks during production and maintain standard of quality controlAssist with packing when neededThe strongest candidates will have:
Several years’ experience working as a Screen PrinterMachine operator experience and problem solving skillsExcellent hand-eye coordinationAbility to work with ink and chemicals every dayExcellent color-matching skillsAttention to detailSemi-Automatic screen press knowledgeAutomatic pad press knowledgeLarge volume production toleranceAbility to read fine print and review small detailsAbility to lift up to 50lbs when neededAdditional role details:
You may need to stand for up to 8 hours. There are two, 15-minute breaks and one 30 minute lunch break. Work may be repetitive at times.In general, work hours are from Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00PM. Work hours may fluctuate. Occasional Saturday work may be required.Pay begins at approximately $16 to $18 per hour, with opportunities for cross-training and advancementSusquehanna Glass Company Values:
We’ve been in business for more than one hundred years and we believe our longstanding success is founded on our values:
We value authenticity and our heritage of craftsmanshipWe value our core identity as a family companyWe value our community and vow to be a force for good in Columbia, PennsylvaniaWe value moments of celebration, delight, joy, and playfulness, both in our company culture and in what we makeWe value fairness, integrity, honesty and trustWe value strong relationshipsSusquehanna Glass Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Company DescriptionSusquehanna Glass Company has been a world-leading glass decorating company since 1910. Headquartered in Columbia, Pennsylvania, we are a third-generation, family-owned business built on a tradition of artisanship and we are dedicated to crafting high-quality, personalized gifts that celebrate and strengthen relationships. We partner with global brands like Zulily, Wayfair, Amazon and Williams-Sonoma to create and distribute memorable tabletop gifts.Company DescriptionSusquehanna Glass Company has been a world-leading glass decorating company since 1910. Headquartered in Columbia, Pennsylvania, we are a third-generation, family-owned business built on a tradition of artisanship and we are dedicated to crafting high-quality, personalized gifts that celebrate and strengthen relationships. We partner with global brands like Zulily, Wayfair, Amazon and Williams-Sonoma to create and distribute memorable tabletop gifts. Read Less