Overview
Screen Printers prepare stencils, and set up and operate power-driven or hand-operated screen print equipment.
Day-to-day
- embellishes printed products automatically and manually
- operates photographic and electronic reproduction devices
- prepares stencils using computer and hand cut methods
- selects, mixes and matches coloured inks and loads them into screen printing presses
- loads printed items into drying racks, and unloads and stacks dry items.
To become a Screen Printer
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You can work as a Screen Printer without formal qualifications if you are able to demonstrate your technical competency to employers. However, A certificate III, IV or diploma in print manufacturing or printing and graphic arts is usually required. These courses are often completed as part of an apprenticeship.
Skills employers are looking for
