Press Helper - Days in Eden Prairie, Minnesota at Anagram International LLC

Anagram leads the world in making balloons fun with consumer inspired and inspiring product development, industry-expanding innovation, and strong, value-added partnerships. We proudly offer many products you will only find with an Anagram label. Our dedicated-to-the joy employees are focused on creating the best product and the biggest smiles possible. At Anagram, we strive to create joy, on purpose, every single day.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Provide direct support to the printing process to ensure the quality of the product while maintaining above average production rates.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Know and follow all SAFETY procedures.
*Assist the press operator in preparing the printing press for operation.
*Gather inks, stock, and plate cylinders
*Fit bushings, gears, and side to side compensator on cylinders
*Load set-up film on to the press
*Unwrap and tape down plates
*Check ink viscosity as per ink sheet
*While the press is running, perform general maintenance around the press area. *Prepare pre-make ready for the next work order.
*Assist the press operator in the changing of plate cylinders, anilox rollers, fountain rollers and blade assemblies. Operate a hoist device for the installation and removal of cylinders, rollers and blade assemblies.
*Remove old ink, stock, and plate cylinders from the previous printing job. Clean the old plates with solvent and remove the plates from the cylinders. Clean the dock pans of old ink and change hoses and pumps if needed.
*Assist the press operator in observing the web to ensure quality of print.
*Assist press crew as needed.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EDUCATION REQUIRED:
*Able to follow directions and effectively function as part of a team.
*Mechanical aptitude.
*Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
*Good color acuity.
*Good problem-solving ability.
*Basic math skills.
*High school education or its equivalent preferred.

Working Hours
Production positions work 12 hour shifts with hours of 6am-6pm. The schedule consists of working two days, two days off, and every other weekend (Friday – Sunday) for a total of 7 shifts every two weeks.