What is a silk screener and how to become one

Key steps to become a silk screener

1. Explore silk screener education requirements

   Most common silk screener degrees

   High School Diploma

   44.4 %

   Associate

   21.8 %

   Bachelor's

   17.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific silk screener skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Clean Screens	18.21%
   T-Shirts	16.54%
   RAN	13.58%
   Stencils	9.84%
   Customer Specifications	8.48%

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3. Complete relevant silk screener training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New silk screeners learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a silk screener based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real silk screener resumes.

4. Research silk screener duties and responsibilities

   • Work directly for the supervisor managing the jobs run.
   • Work with hazardous material including: UV inks and Propanol alcohol.
   • Maintain and monitor area organization and cleanliness.
   • Handle rush orders and short delivery windows.

5. Prepare your silk screener resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your silk screener resume.

   You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a silk screener resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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6. Apply for silk screener jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a silk screener job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams