Die Cut Tooling/Order Readines

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

About the role

The Order Readiness position is responsible for ensuring the efficient productivity of manufacturing by preparing, delivering, and removing all needed tooling materials to machines throughout the plant.

Responsibilities

• Verify tooling to CAD drawings for correct emboss and adding matrix, if needed.
• Verify that tooling is ready to run.
• Make ink and coordinate correct ink at machines and ensure that pH/Velocity is within standards. Return ink to ink room.
• Monitor machine line up in the system and deliver Job Jacket plus tooling (cutting die, printing plate, and ink) to converting machines.
• Ensure that correct Mylars are at machine when needed.
• Deliver correct cutting die to machines and ensure that print plate is ready to run.
• Assist if repairs are needed on cutting dies or printing plates (manually re-knifing, re-rubber, etc.). Write up repair form for tooling needing repair.
• Remove die cut and print plate from machine center and inspect before replacing in storage. Return all other items used to their designated area.
• Wash printing plates before returning to storage.
• Check new tooling for accuracy and nonconformance.
• Give locations for new tooling and enter into the computer systems.
• Maintain inventory and stock supplies.
• Assist vendors delivering new tools.
• Assist in monthly purge of obsolete tooling.
• Set up all future orders to ensure maximum productivity at machines.
• Assist operator and apprentice with keeping the machine running.
• Responsible for the overall safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED minimum.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Proficient Microsoft Office computer skills to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Strong motivation, good judgment, and a sense of urgency.
• Prior die experience helpful.

Benefits

• Short-term bonus incentives.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law.
• 10 days of paid vacation.
• 11 days of paid holidays (subject to annual change).

Pay

The starting rate is $24.43 per hour. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education.

Schedule

3rd shift. Overtime is required.