Screen Printer
6AI CAN DO6%moving to51%
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STARTING PAY£20,000 - £25,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION →
Screen Printer
Screen printers play a vital role in the textile and promotional product industries, transforming creative designs into vibrant, tangible products that captivate consumers. Their expertise not only fuels the fashion and advertising sectors but also contributes to the cultural fabric of society by enabling artistic expression through various media.
This job holds up well against AI
AI cannot yet do much of what this job actually involves, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Screen PrinterIn this entry-level role, you will assist experienced printers in preparing screens and setting up machines, gaining hands-on experience in the printing process.£20,000 - £25,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Screen PrinterAs a mid-level printer, you will take on more responsibility, managing projects from start to finish and ensuring quality control throughout the printing process.£28,000 - £35,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Screen PrinterIn this senior role, you will oversee the printing team, manage complex projects, and drive innovation in printing techniques and processes.£40,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.