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We're hiring for a Lead Screen Printer
to independently operate and optimize servo-driven screen printing presses used to decorate glass bottles with ceramic and UV inks. This is a hands‑on, senior‑level role for an experienced screen printer who can set up, program, troubleshoot, and run Kammann K‑15 presses with minimal oversight while maintaining high quality and uptime.
This role is ideal for a process‑driven printer who understands how small adjustments in screens, inks, and machine parameters directly impact print quality, efficiency, and yield.
Independently set up, program, and operate
servo-driven screen printing presses
(Kammann K‑15 or similar)
Perform job changeovers, including screen changes, ink adjustments, tooling setup, and registration
Troubleshoot mechanical, print‑quality, and process issues to minimize downtime
Maintain consistent print quality across production runs
Conduct in-process quality inspections to ensure prints meet specifications
Optimize machine settings, ink performance, and cycle times for production efficiency
Support continuous improvement efforts using
lean manufacturing principles
Work closely with production and quality teams to resolve print-related issues
Required Qualifications
3–5+ years of industrial screen printing experience
on servo‑driven presses
Experience programming and operating presses for new projects
Full working knowledge of machine controls and print optimization
Background in
screen printing on containers
(glass preferred)
Strong mechanical and process troubleshooting skills
Experience in a manufacturing environment with quality standards
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Experience printing on
glass containers
Experience with
thermoplastic ceramic inks
and/or
UV inks
Prior experience with
Kammann K‑15, Fermac, or similar presses
Experience in
food & beverage packaging
or regulated manufacturing environments
Lead operator or senior technician experience
$32-36 / hr
Relocation assistance provided if necessary
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off, holidays, and personal leave
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to independently operate and optimize servo-driven screen printing presses used to decorate glass bottles with ceramic and UV inks. This is a hands‑on, senior‑level role for an experienced screen printer who can set up, program, troubleshoot, and run Kammann K‑15 presses with minimal oversight while maintaining high quality and uptime.
This role is ideal for a process‑driven printer who understands how small adjustments in screens, inks, and machine parameters directly impact print quality, efficiency, and yield.
Independently set up, program, and operate
servo-driven screen printing presses
(Kammann K‑15 or similar)
Perform job changeovers, including screen changes, ink adjustments, tooling setup, and registration
Troubleshoot mechanical, print‑quality, and process issues to minimize downtime
Maintain consistent print quality across production runs
Conduct in-process quality inspections to ensure prints meet specifications
Optimize machine settings, ink performance, and cycle times for production efficiency
Support continuous improvement efforts using
lean manufacturing principles
Work closely with production and quality teams to resolve print-related issues
Required Qualifications
3–5+ years of industrial screen printing experience
on servo‑driven presses
Experience programming and operating presses for new projects
Full working knowledge of machine controls and print optimization
Background in
screen printing on containers
(glass preferred)
Strong mechanical and process troubleshooting skills
Experience in a manufacturing environment with quality standards
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Experience printing on
glass containers
Experience with
thermoplastic ceramic inks
and/or
UV inks
Prior experience with
Kammann K‑15, Fermac, or similar presses
Experience in
food & beverage packaging
or regulated manufacturing environments
Lead operator or senior technician experience
$32-36 / hr
Relocation assistance provided if necessary
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off, holidays, and personal leave
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