Lead Screen Printer Job at Laborup, Chattanooga, TN

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  • Laborup
  • Chattanooga, TN

Job Description

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.

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • $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

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package,

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