Lead Screen Printing Technician

Kinddale Investments Pty Ltd (T/A Neto Uniforms)

Position: Lead Screen Printing Technician

Annual Salary: $79,423 plus 12% superannuation

Job Type: Full-time (38 hours per week)

About Us

Neto Uniforms is a WA owned and operated family run business based in the heart of Osborne Park,

12 minutes from the CBD. Established in 1998, Neto Uniforms has over 20 years of experience in the

uniform supply industry, with a genuine love for the art of screen printing and embroidery

supported by a strong holistic approach to service and quality.​

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Screen Printing Technician for an immediate start on

a full-time basis, working 38 hours per week from Osborne Park WA 6017.

In summary, the Lead Screen Printing Technician will be responsible for the complete preparation,

setup, operation, and quality assurance of the company's commercial screen printing production.

This is a highly specialised position requiring advanced technical knowledge of screen preparation,

colour management, automatic screen printing equipment, production planning, and quality control.

The role works closely with the Graphics Department and Production Team to ensure artwork is

accurately reproduced, customer colour requirements are achieved, and all orders are completed

efficiently to the highest quality standards.

The successful candidate will be required to perform a variety of tasks, including:

 Printing on a wide range of textile products including t-shirts, uniforms, bags, tea towels, and

other general textile products.

 Preparing all screens for production using the Computer-to-Screen (CTS) imaging system and

exposure unit.

 Coating, exposing, inspecting, reclaiming, and maintaining screens to ensure optimal print

quality and production efficiency.

 Selecting the appropriate mesh counts, screen tensions, stencil specifications, and exposure

settings to suit individual print requirements.

 Ensuring all screens are accurately prepared and completed in advance of scheduled

production dates to maintain uninterrupted workflow.

 Liaising closely with the Graphic Design team to review artwork separations prior to screen

production, identifying potential print issues and recommending technical improvements to

achieve the highest quality print outcomes.

 Assessing artwork suitability for screen printing and advising on modifications to improve

registration, print clarity, colour reproduction, and production efficiency.

 Setting up complex multi-colour screen printing jobs requiring precise registration and

alignment across multiple print stations.

 Configuring and calibrating press settings to ensure accurate reproduction of customer

artwork and consistent print quality throughout production.

 Accurately mixing inks to achieve exact customer-supplied Pantone Matching System (PMS)

colours while maintaining colour consistency across production runs.

 Operating and overseeing production on the 10-station, 8-colour TAS Automatic Screen

Printing Machine.

 Monitoring machine performance throughout production and making technical adjustments

to maintain print quality, registration accuracy, and production efficiency.

 Troubleshooting production and print quality issues, implementing corrective actions to

minimise downtime and reduce production waste.

 Loading printed items into drying racks and unloading, stacking, and preparing finished

products for the next stage of production or dispatch.

 Coordinating production staff during print runs, allocating team members to required

workstations and providing technical guidance to ensure efficient workflow.

 Performing comprehensive quality control inspections throughout all stages of production,

including screen quality, registration accuracy, ink coverage, curing, garment presentation,

and finished product standards.

 Identifying quality issues promptly and implementing corrective measures to ensure all

products meet company and customer quality expectations.

 Planning and managing daily screen printing workflow to ensure production schedules and

customer delivery deadlines are consistently achieved.

 Performing routine maintenance, cleaning, and preventative servicing of the automatic

press, CTS equipment, exposure unit, screens, squeegees, floodbars, and associated

production equipment.

 Monitoring inventory levels of inks, emulsions, screens, chemicals, and production

consumables to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

 Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe work environment in accordance with company

procedures and workplace health and safety requirements.

 Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve

production processes, increase operational efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance overall

print quality.

 Applying advanced technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail to

consistently deliver high-quality printed products while supporting the efficient operation of

the screen printing department.

 Working collaboratively across the Graphics, Production, and Management teams to ensure

customer specifications are met and production objectives are achieved.

 Training and upskilling other team members to improve team knowledge.

 KPI Meetings with managers to ensure entire team are meeting expectations.

Skills and Experience Required:

For this position, it is expected that the candidate possesses the following qualifications and work

experience:

 A Certificate III in Printing or higher qualification in related Screen Print studies, together

with at least one year of full-time experience working in a Screen Printer role. The formal

qualification can be substituted by at least 3 years of relevant work experience in a Screen

Printer role.

Why Join Us?

 Be part of a growing and specialist team working at the absolute forefront of the Uniform

supply industry

 Work on a variety of interesting and technically challenging projects

 Enjoy a supportive and collaborative working environment

If you are interested in applying, please follow the prompts to submit your job application via this website.

Pay: $79,423.00 per year

Work Location: In person