Hunkeler Operator - 2nd Shift

Enpointe; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ENPOINTE in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking a 2nd shift Finishing/Operator to oversee the Hunkeler system, performing setup, operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance to meet production goals.

You will read job tickets, configure equipment per ticket, monitor quality, communicate with teammates, and escalate issues to support. This role requires a high school diploma and hands-on finishing machine experience; safety and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Finishing machine operator experience.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and a quality focus.
• Independent and self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Mechanically and technically capable with computers.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand job tickets.
• Setup machine operation information per ticket.
• Observe and monitor machine operations to determine adjustments.
• Communicate with team to ensure high-quality output with minimal waste.
• Troubleshoot problems and maintain run speed and material usage standards.
• Adhere to client specifications and ensure quality.
• Pass along pertinent information to fellow operators.
• Update management on production activities and equipment performance.
• Open service calls with vendor support when needed.
• Clean up machine and surrounding area after procedures.
• Teach and cross-train fellow helpers.
• Load and unload paper rolls safely.
• Perform maintenance on the Hunkeler system.
• Follow process control and safety rules.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Computers

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hunkeler system

Job description

ENPOINTE partners with leading brands across various industries to deliver innovative marketing solutions that drive results and address business challenges. With a holistic approach, ENPOINTE specializes in direct marketing, strategy, digital solutions, and data-driven print production capabilities. The company helps clients launch brands, boost sales, broaden awareness, engage customers, and generate leads. ENPOINTE’s extensive expertise spans design, variable digital print, high-end printing, large format, finishing, mailing, kitting, distribution, and technology-driven customer solutions.

Position Summary

This 2nd shift Operator role is responsible for overall performance of the Hunkeler, to include, performing various tasks to setup, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform maintenance on the Hunkeler.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand job tickets.
• Setup all machine operation information correctly according to job ticket before beginning job.
• Observe and monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are needed.
• Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials.
• Troubleshoot machine problems to determine root cause.Maintain machine run speed standards and material usage waste standards.
• Strictly adhere to client job specifications and ensure quality work.
• Responsible for passing off all pertinent information to fellow operators.
• Communicate to Manager regularly, keeping Manager updated on production activities and progress, including equipment performance.
• Open service calls with vendor support when needed.
• Clean up machine and surrounding area after every work procedure.
• Teach, coach and cross train with fellow helpers/sorters.
• Load and unload paper rolls on and off the equipment in a safe manner.
• Responsible for performing maintenance on the Hunkeler system to equipment specifications.
• Follow process control and quality control procedures.
• Practice all safe work habits. Understand and follow company and industry safety rules. Wear appropriate safety equipment. Report any unsafe equipment or conditions to your supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Finishing Machine Operator experience.
• Problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• Attention to detail and an eye for quality.
• Sense of responsibility.
• Must be independent and self-motivated and needs minimum supervision.
• Needs a mechanically and technically sound individual comfortable with computers and transferring/set up of files.

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.
• Constant standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting (50lbs max), and repetitive motions.
• Frequent walking, stooping, crouching, fingering, and grasping.
• Occasional sitting, balancing, and kneeling.

$18.00-$22.00 per hour depending on experience.

ENPOINTE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.