Back Up Die Cut Operator

About the role

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, inspect and maintain a die cutter machine to produce quality product safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality and perform job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines; understand responsibilities and accountability for product safety, legality, and quality systems.
• Interpret job ticket information to determine quantity, special work instructions, and any other special customer requirements.
• Determine the best manufacturing method to produce product efficiently and effectively.
• Set up die cutter and tooling; operate die cutter; assist other operators on 2-person make-readies.
• Maintain accurate counts (load and total counts); run baler and change bales as needed.
• Set up and make-ready of diecut, score, stripping, and blanking tooling if required.
• Maintain supplies for the department; pull stock for job; wind and jog stock if needed.
• Operate powered pallet equipment.
• Maintain high efficiency according to established rates during operation of the assigned equipment.
• Maintain quality of product by monitoring diecutting, creasing, and stripping of waste; troubleshoot and make decisions regarding the quality of finished product.
• Complete required quality inspections and paperwork.
• Work with peers and other departments to improve quality and performance.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the assigned press and surrounding area.
• Understand department communication systems, schedules, time/attendance system and job reporting requirements.
• Work throughout the diecutting department running equipment as needed.
• Actively participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent desired but not required.
• Previous die cut experience desired.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Safety-sensitive position – ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business.
• Ability to work on a rotating shift as needed.
• Ability to effectively work in teams.
• Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to accurately perform basic math.