Provenance Recruitment & Staffing is hiring a Screen Printing Machine Operator for a local manufacturing facility in the Greer area. This position operates custom-built industrial screen printing machines used to print directly on beauty product bottles and canisters.
IMPORTANT: This role is NOT apparel, textile, or T-shirt screen printing.
Job Summary
The Screen Printing Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, calibrating, and operating custom cylindrical screen printing equipment used in a production manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, experience printing on rigid substrates, and a high level of attention to print quality and consistency.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, calibrate, and operate industrial screen printing machines
- Print directly onto bottles, canisters, and other rigid containers
- Load and unload cylindrical or molded substrates onto machines
- Mix and prepare inks to required color, viscosity, and consistency standards
- Monitor print quality, registration, and alignment throughout production runs
- Perform pre-press checks to ensure screens are clean and properly registered
- Troubleshoot printing issues such as misregistration, smudging, or color variation
- Clean, reclaim, and maintain screens, ink stations, and printing equipment
- Perform routine machine cleaning and basic maintenance
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Follow all safety procedures, including proper PPE use and chemical handling
Requirements
- Experience operating industrial or production screen printing equipment preferred
- Experience printing on rigid or cylindrical items (bottles, containers, plastics, glass) strongly preferred
- T-shirt, apparel, or fabric-only screen printing experience is not applicable
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and print quality issues
- Excellent attention to detail for color accuracy and print consistency
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Basic computer or production record-keeping skills
- High school diploma or GED preferred