Die Cut Operator - 1st Shift

General Purpose

Operate flatbed die cutter (Bobst, Iijima, Heidelberg, Sanwa, etc.)

Essential Job Functions

• Sets up feeder, feed table, lock dies, internal stripper, blanker section, and operates flatbed die cutter.
• Performs preventive maintenance, including minor repairs, adjusting/modifying dies, and the use of matrix when necessary.
• Uses pre-make-ready tables.
• Nicks and prepares dies.
• Levels the cutting by using different thickness spotting tapes.
• Performs quality checks, approvals, and in process inspections.
• Prepares loads, loads material, and removes loads of material from the machine.
• Maintains die inventory.
• Trains assistants.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years’ experience operating flatbed die cutter (Bobst, Iijima, Heidelberg, Sanwa, etc) or similar equipment preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of size and location when beginning the nicking process.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize common packaging defects (cracking, sharpness, heavy scores, line-up, tearing, flat scores, one-sided scores, light cutting, loose fibers, pressure marks, etc.).
• Experience running board stock and paper on flatbed die cutters.
• Demonstrates ability to use rulers, calipers, micrometers and other inspection equipment.
• Must have basic personal computer skills including experience with e-mail and word processing.
• Must be able to meet the minimum requirement on a mechanical test.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must pass color vision and color hue test.
• Must pass basic reading test.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.