Thick Film Printer Technician – Level 2

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Thick Film Printer Technician - Level 2 to join our technical manufacturing team.

In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining thick film screen printers, as well as monitoring drying and firing processes.

Working under moderate supervision, you will play a key role in minimizing print defects, executing routine maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement and yield-enhancement initiatives on the production floor.

• Setup & Operation: Perform routine machine setups, screen alignment, and program selections on automated and semi-automated thick film screen printers.
• Process Monitoring & Quality Control: Inspect printed substrates for common defects (e.g., smearing, bridging, thickness variations, misregistration) using optical microscopes and measurement tools; make intermediate adjustments to squeegee pressure, snap-off, and print speed as needed.
• Inks & Material Handling: Handle, mix, andmaintainconductive/resistive Inks according to procedure,monitoringviscosity, shelf-life, and proper screen cleaning/storage.
• Preventative Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform scheduled preventative maintenance routines, optical checks, and intermediate mechanical/pneumatic troubleshooting on printer platforms and auxiliary dryers.
• Documentation & Yield Tracking: Accurately record production output, lot tracking data, scrap logs, and traveler sign-offs in the manufacturing execution system (MES) or ERP platform.
• Continuous Improvement & 5S: Support 5S and Lean manufacturing initiatives bymaintaininga clean, orderly, and ESD-safe printing workstation.
• Safety & Compliance: Strictly follow all plant safety guidelines, chemical handling procedures, cleanroom protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Technical Expertise:
• Intermediateproficiencyin thick film screen printing operations, screen handling, and mesh/emulsion inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, process travelers, and equipment operating manuals.
• Competency in using optical inspection equipment, micrometers, calipers, and basic shop tools.
• Solid understanding of paste characteristics, substrate preparation, and basic drying profiles.
• Core Competencies:
• Solid problem-solving skills and attention to detail whenidentifyingand resolving print defects.
• Good communicationand teamwork skills to coordinate effectively with production operators, quality control, and engineering staff.
• Strong commitment to quality control, ESD compliance, and workplace safety standards

• High School Diploma or GEDrequired. Technical trade school certification or coursework in a related technical discipline is a plus.

• Minimum of 3 to 5 yearso f hands-on experienceoperatingand maintaining thick film screen printers or precision microelectronic assembly equipment.
• Solid foundation in screen printer setup (vision alignment, squeegee mechanics, snap-off adjustment).
• Familiarity with firing furnaces, belt dryers, and paste rheology.
• Proficiencyusing precision measurement and inspection tools .
• Basicproficiencywith manufacturing execution software (MES/ERP) and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to stand forlong periods, perform repetitive fine-motor tasks, use precision microscopes, and lift up to 30 lbs. regularly. Flexibility to work assigned shifts and occasional overtime as required .
• Required to wear mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and cleanroom garments at all times (smocks, hairnets, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toe footwear where designated). Strict adherence to chemical safety, ESD protocols, and SOPs is required.
• Work is performed in a cleanroom and manufacturing floor environment, which includes adherence to strict contamination controls, handling chemical pastes, and exposure to varying temperature conditions near thermal equipment.
• May require working specific assigned shifts (day, swing, or graveyard), occasional weekend support, and overtime to accommodate production demands and scheduled maintenance windows.

All offers of employment at Fralock are contingent upon clear results of a background check.

Background checks may include some or all the following depending on job title and responsibilities:

• Criminal History
• Personal and Professional References
• Motor Vehicle Records (only if applicable for the position)
• Credit History (only if applicable for the position)

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.

Fralock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.