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Friendly Arctic Printing & Design is a fast-paced screen printing and graphic design company located in East Nashville. We specialize in creating high quality screen-printed products using eco-friendly water-based inks. We are looking for a detail-oriented, efficient, and self-motivated individual to join our team.
Reclaim Technician
Job Description:
The primary role of the Reclaim Technician is to efficiently operate and maintain the Dane
screen reclaim machine, ensure thorough cleaning and quality control of screens and shop
supplies, and maintain an organized reclaim area in order to support fast paced, high quality,
and precise screen printing operations.
Duties include but are not limited to:
The primary role of the Reclaim Technician is to efficiently operate and maintain the Dane
screen reclaim machine, ensure thorough cleaning and quality control of screens and shop
supplies, and maintain an organized reclaim area in order to support fast paced, high quality,
and precise screen printing operations.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Job Tear-Down:
● Collecting all screens and squeegees from presses when jobs are completed.
● Reclaiming ink from screens/squeegees into the appropriate ink buckets.
● Removing all ink, tape, and residue from screens that have been used in production.
● Hand washing squeegees, floodbars, spatulas, and other production supplies in the
triple sink as required.
Reclaiming Screens:
● Operating the Dane screen reclaim machine. Prepare, load and unload screens while
keeping pace with the machine’s cleaning cycle.
● Performing quality control of screens. Inspect cleaned screens, reprocess as needed,
then deliver to the dark room/screen technician.
● Monitoring reclaim chemical & supply inventories and communicating reorders as
needed.
Maintenance & Upkeep:
● Performing regular maintenance of Dane screen reclaim machine (filters, chemistry &
cleanup) and maintaining service records.
● Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the reclaim area, including the Dane
washout machine, triple sink area, and wash out booth.
● Scraping any dried ink from buckets and ensuring lids are securely closed. Returning ink
to the appropriate inventory shelf.
● Re-doing squeegee rubber and pallet board tape when needed.
● Other duties as assigned.
Ideal candidate would be:
● Motivated, organized and proactive with strong attention to detail.
● Reliable and responsive with management
● A good communicator; willing to learn new skills ‘on the job’
● A team-player; a good attitude is a must!
● Someone who thrives in a fast-paced working environment
Compensation: Starting at $16-$17/hr dependent upon experience, paid weekly.
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time (40hrs/wk)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30AM – 5:00PM with opportunities for overtime pay on
busier production weeks.
Benefits:
● Paid company holidays (9 days in 2025)
● Paid time off (after 90 days)
● Health Insurance available after 90 days
● Performance bonuses paid for exemplary performance (discretionary, not guaranteed)
● Motivated, organized and proactive with strong attention to detail.
● Reliable and responsive with management
● A good communicator; willing to learn new skills ‘on the job’
● A team-player; a good attitude is a must!
● Someone who thrives in a fast-paced working environment
Compensation: Starting at $16-$17/hr dependent upon experience, paid weekly.
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time (40hrs/wk)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30AM – 5:00PM with opportunities for overtime pay on
busier production weeks.
Benefits:
● Paid company holidays (9 days in 2025)
● Paid time off (after 90 days)
● Health Insurance available after 90 days
● Performance bonuses paid for exemplary performance (discretionary, not guaranteed)
Please send resume/CV to jobs@friendlyarctic.com