About the role
Screen printers are specialized in printing technology and work with transferring images and texts to various materials. They use a screen printing press and various types of ink to create prints on textiles, plastics, metals, and paper. Education can range from secondary school printing technology programs to vocational college studies or apprenticeships.Responsibilities
Screen printers prepare screens and templates, mix colors, and set up printing machines. They are responsible for printing the design accurately and ensuring the quality of the finished work. After printing, it often falls within their responsibility to clean and maintain the equipment.Skills and tools
Screen printers must have a good knowledge of printing techniques, color mixing, and graphic design. They use tools such as squeegees, coating machines, and exposure equipment. Manual dexterity, precision, and a sense of color and form are important skills in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are screentryck, textiltryck and packning.