Die Cut Operator

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Arrive at work on time and during scheduled hours, working additional overtime as needed.
• Follow all written procedures. Report discrepancies in procedures to the Operations Manager.
• Maintain good personal hygiene. Wear designated uniform maintained in good condition. Wear personal protective equipment as required; refer to job-specific work instructions.
• Perform all work in a safe manner. Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Listen to, follow and relay written and verbal instructions in English.
• Read production order forms and produce products according to company and customer specifications.
• Responsible for press make ready: adjust press to accommodate for new product sheets being cut (set feeder, lock up die, set stripper, blanker, and delivery).
• Inspect sample cuts to determine conformity to specifications and quality requirements.
• When cutting problems are encountered, Pressman is to flag and isolate poorly produced materials (all defective loads are to be tagged).
• Preparation, storage and repair of dies.
• Place finished work on designated pallets for next downstream process.
• Performs all tasks according to the production schedule.
• Use quality instruments to measure quality with industry-specific equipment.
• Read tape measure in metric and standard measurement systems.
• Continuously perform visual inspections to ensure product meets or exceeds customer specifications.
• Count items accurately to maintain accurate inventory of materials produced, supplies used and available inventory.
• Perform minor maintenance such as oiling/lubricating machine parts.
• Attend required training and/or meetings: safety, quality and productivity.
• Train assistant operators and others, as required, to achieve company objectives.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Communicate with other plant personnel to solve production problems, as a team.
• Operate powered industrial equipment such as sit-down forklifts, clamp trucks and walk-behind pallet jacks.
• Record safety, quality, production and maintenance data on various paperwork and computers as required.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the entire facility.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education | High School Degree or GED
• Experience | A minimum of 2 years’ experience operating a Bobst or equivalent Sheet fed Die cutter is preferred.

Requirements

• Abilities, knowledge, and skills required are as follows:
• Basic electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read standard and metric tape measures
• Experience operating production equipment
• Ability to work as part of team
• Reading comprehension

Physical Expectations

• Sit less than 1 hour and both stand or walk for 5-7 hours.
• Frequently lift/carry less than 40 lbs.
• Occasionally lift/carry more than 40 lbs.
• Have moderate manual dexterity.

Work Environment

• All work is performed in an indoor, climate and temperature controlled, packaging facility with close proximity to heavy and hazardous machinery.