Silk Screen Operator - 1st Shift
Valid USA

Description

Valid USA is a secure, make-it-happen partner. We are a global company with a market capitalization of more than $1 billion and 6,000 associates worldwide. Our job is to ensure every solution is seamless and secure - whether it's for big data, payment cards, government issued identification, mobile financial services or highly targeted direct marketing campaign management. Our website is www.valid.com.

Valid has a great job opportunity for a Silk Screen Operator at our Bolingbrook manufacturing facility on 1st Shift. The hours will be 6:00am-6:00pm and this role will be rotating 3 days/4 days working the front half of the week for a month, then working the back half of the week the following month.

What will you do?

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and performs job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Understand job ticket information to determine quantity, special work instructions, and any other special customer requirements.
• Locate and inspect the printing material to assure conformance to the specified requirements.
• Proof plates to assure correct graphics before production.
• Set Rollers, hang plates, apply ink, set fountain settings, and perform all related machine operation to operate press machine
• Run make ready sheets- line up for proper position and layout.
• Demonstrate the ability to start up and operate the press efficiently.
• Bring process colors and/or special colors into register.
• Measure registration using registration marks and dot alignment with and without a loupe.
• Achieve ink and water balance.
• Set and adjust inks to achieve required colors-matching specified requirements.
• Maintaining and adjusting ink levels during production to match specified requirements.
• Achieve and monitor UV Lighting levels to assure proper curing rate to prevent offset and delamination.
• Examine press sheets during production for normal and special variation
• Set up job and maintain color control by using the Intellitrax system
• Clean the press according to press manual
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrate the ability to use the shop floor data collection terminals and display consistency and accuracy
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

• At least 3 years of related experience with silk screen presses.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to handle potentially hazardous materials.
• Must possess high standards of personal integrity.
• Able to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Pass a drug test and criminal background check prior to employment.
• Ability to follow instructions to assist in operation and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail.
• Able to work overtime when needed.
• The ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language.
• Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Positive attitude and good teamwork skills

• Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following date of hire and include a choice of 4 medical plan options under BCBS, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), two weeks of vacation, 6 additional days of paid time off and paid holidays.