Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision responsible for screen making including fabric selection, screen selection, screen stretching, stencil selection, application, exposure, and development and screen storage. Also responsible for positioning image on screen according to job specifications, blocking out and taping screens, mixing emulsions, maintaining adequate screen making supplies, and performing general maintenance on screen making equipment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Selects proper screen fabric and mesh count, cuts fabric to size. Selects and assembles frames, if necessary. Stretches screen fabric across frame, tension fabric to required specifications, attaches it to frame, and labels screen. Prepares screen for stencil adhesion. Selects and adheres stencil to fabrics. Checks artwork to ensure conformity to job specifications, and is free of defects such as dust, dirt particles, ink, scratches, and pinholes. Positions film positives, exposes, and develops screen. Tapes and blocks out perimeter of screen. Checks for and repairs pinholes in screen. Maintains adequate screen making supplies. Performs general maintenance on screen making equipment. Repairs static frames as necessary. Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment. Expose emulsion with consideration given to type of emulsion, exposure time, mesh and final use according to department work instructions. Pay Range $18.00-$25.00 hr Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent of education and experience. Ability to r