DIE CUTTER OPERATOR

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the performance of manual and machine tasks in the setup, maintenance, and operation of die cut equipment to accurately produce product to customer specifications.
• Read job tickets to determine setup specifications and instructions.
• Observe and monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and to determine whether adjustments are needed.
• Follow all standard operating procedures relevant to the job, position and department.
• Performs routine adjustments during the press run and maintain production throughout the run.
• Performs all assigned work effectively and on schedule.
• Follow instructions accurately.
• Maintain records of daily production, using specified forms.
• Record production information such as amount of time spent on specific tasks.
• Keeps work area neat and clean.
• Open machines and remove/replace damaged product, using hand tools.
• Train workers to set up, operate and use machines.
• Daily/weekly/monthly maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Assist Die Cut Pressmen with make-readies.
• Cook up efforts as part of the team to provide assistance to all co-workers (in all departments) as needed to maximize production efficiencies.
• Follow established department policies, procedures, work instructions and safety and environmental guidelines.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
• Experience running board stock and paper on flatbed die cutters required.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to pass a basic reading test.
• Must have basic computer skills – data entry.
• Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including additions, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must pass color vision test.
• Must pass color hue test.
• Must be able to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience.
• Must be able to use pre-make ready table.
• Demonstrates ability to use rulers, calipers, micrometers and other inspection equipment.
• 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.).
• Demonstrates ability to make a spotting sheet.
• Demonstrates ability to make stripping boards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of when and what type of rubber or cork to use.
• Demonstrates knowledge of how to use benders, bringers, miters and cutters for re-knifing.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adjustment process for tonnage on cutting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of when to use underlay or begin spotting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of operating the cube/manual tonnage.
• Demonstrates knowledge of 1mm counter plates.
• Demonstrates knowledge of using register pins for counters.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to repair dies by modifying creasing rules and cutting knives.
• Demonstrates knowledge of blind make-readies and what it entails.
• Demonstrates knowledge of counter plates, matrix, spotting tape, and underlaying.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.