Set up or set up and operate screen printing machines to print designs onto articles and materials, such as glass or plasticware, cloth, and paper.

Sets and adjusts feed rollers, spindle reel, printing screens, and bolts to specifications. Starts dyeing oven and sets thermostat to temperature specified for printing run. Reviews print order to determine settings and adjustments required to set up manually controlled or automatic screen printing machine or decorating equipment. Determines from orders type and color of designs to print. Adjusts position of design or screen to ensure specified color print registration. Trains workers in use of printing equipment and in quality standards. Counts and records quantities printed in production log. Patrols printing area to monitor production activities and to detect problems, such as mechanical breakdowns or malfunctions. Inspects printing equipment and replaces damaged or defective parts, such as switches, pulleys, fixtures, screws, and bolts. Compares ink or paint prepared for printing run with master color swatch to confirm accuracy of match. Examines product for paint smears, position of design, or other defects and adjusts equipment. Mixes paints according to formula, using bench mixer. Measures, centers, and aligns and positions screen, using gauge and hand tools.

Production and Processing -- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Troubleshooting -- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Repairing -- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. Equipment Maintenance -- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Quality Control Analysis -- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Instructing -- Teaching others how to do something. Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Visual Color Discrimination -- The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment -- Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.