4Over Elgin , IL 60121
Posted 3 weeks ago
Hopkins-Elgin is a fast-paced, mid-sized printing company headquartered in Elgin, IL. If you're interested in working on the industry's most state-of-the-art equipment, look no further! We are seeking to add an experienced Wide-Format Digital Print Operator to help run our state-of-the-art flat bed printing presses.
Summary: As a screen printer, you will be responsible for creating the printing design pattern, mixing the correct ink colors, loading the screen onto the printer, producing the final printed articles, and cleaning the machine after each batch.
Schedule: 1st shift, Monday-Thursday, eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs. Primary schedule will be 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, or similar. Training may occur at other times. This is an on-site position requiring the employee to be present physically.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Assist screen printing operators in setting up and operating screen printing equipment.
Prepare screens, inks, and substrates for printing jobs according to job specifications.
Load and unload substrates onto printing equipment and ensure proper alignment for accurate printing.
Mix and prepare inks for printing jobs, ensuring correct color matching and consistency.
Monitor print quality throughout production runs and make adjustments as needed to maintain print accuracy and clarity.
Clean and maintain printing equipment, screens, and work area to ensure optimal performance and cleanliness.
Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues and performing minor repairs or adjustments under supervision.
Follow safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace.
Regularly perform general housekeeping duties in your work area(s)
Adhere to all safety policies and protocols and maintain a safe working environment
Attend all department/company meetings
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School Diploma, or equivalent
One year or more of previous screen printing experience, preferred
For an extensive list of responsibilities, duties and physical demands/work environment please refer to the attached Job Description.
What we offer:
Health and Life Insurance-
401(k) Retirement Plan
New employees are eligible to enroll the first of the month, following 1 month of employment
Semi-annual open enrollment (January 1st and July 1st)
Discretionary employer match; typically, 50% of employee deferrals up to 6% of compensation
Immediate Vesting
Holidays and PTO
9 Paid Holidays
Accumulating PTO to be used after 90-days of continuous and active full-time service
Hopkins-Elgin is an Equal Opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, or any other legally protected status and takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, train, and promote qualified minorities, women, covered veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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