What are the responsibilities and job description for the Web Press Helper- Days 3-12 Hour Shifts position at ENPOINTE?
ENPOINTE is a private, family owned, organization that is coming up on our 40 year anniversary. We have 190 employees, with 2 facilities in the metro area, mailing almost 1 billion pieces of mail each year. We started as a traditional commercial printer that has emerged in to one of the largest digital powerhouses in the country. We still have the traditional iron for sheet feed up to 40” UV and a full and half web with all the finishing and die cutting to support this business, but we took a large leap into variable digital sheet fed and recently invested in variable ink jet web in our Brooklyn Park facility. Some of our customers are well known in retail, financial, manufacturing and book publishing.
SUMMARY
To monitor the delivery end of the press, to stack, remove and store printed sheets to keep the press operating efficiently.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
- Identify and move the correct paper to the press area.
- Check ink supply at the beginning of each shift. Monitor the totes and change them before they run dry.
- Check the Baldwin tanks once per shift.
- Keep press chemical supplies full and plenty of rags folded on the bench.
- Inspect sheets on the sheeter for correct side guide and cutoff position. Check for flaws in printing and alert the operator of anything found. Make necessary adjustments to the sheeter paddles and controls so the paper is stacked as neatly as possible on skids.
- Operating the folder, make necessary adjustments to the stackers to provide a tightly bundled log. Monitor signatures in the stacker to check for scuffing, marking or wrinkles that may occur.
- Make sure there is an adequate supply of skids, strapping and waste bins.
- Tag each skid of printed material and move to storage area.
- Assist with wash up, hanging plates and changing blankets. Clean and lubricate ink fountains when changing colors. Check with pressman to ensure the correct color is put in fountain.
- When starting a make ready, check the layout, and side lay position. Make sure the printed sheet matches the dylux, rule up a sheet or stitch and trip folded samples.
- Practice good housekeeping: Keep the press clean. Wipe the units off and keep the decks and handrails clean. Empty the trash and sweep the floor daily. Clean up any spills that occur. Return any unused to the ink room at the end of each job.
- Practice safe work habits. Understand and follow company and industry safety rules. Wear appropriate safety equipment. Report any unsafe equipment or conditions to your supervisor.
- Follows instructions carefully and accurately.
- Suggests improvements in work practices.
- Assists in the warehouse as needed.
- Understand your role in the companies’ Quality Management System regarding ISO.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic printing knowledge.
- Problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting (50lbs max), and repetitive motions.
- Frequent walking, stooping, crouching, fingering, and grasping.
- Occasional sitting, balancing, and kneeling.
Occasional: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day of 8 hour day)
Frequent: Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day of hour day)
Constant: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day of 8 hour day)