Rotary Die Cut Machine Operator

Duties And Responsibilities

• Set-up print and die cut sections of die cutters in accordance with proper setup techniques
• Ensure all bolts on cutting dies are in place and tightly secured
• Inspect anilox rolls for damage, before and after each run
• Inspect all dies before and after run to ensure that any necessary repairs are made before the next run
• Monitor box quality, including, but not limited to loose, liner, warp, correct size and print
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed
• Train and assist First Helper and Bundlers with job duties on the machine
• Switch duties with First Helper as necessary
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment
• Avoid unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor
• Adhere to production schedule. Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals

Education And Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry
• 6 Months experience as a Press Department First Helper
• 6 Months experience in the Press and Finishing Department

Reasoning Abilities

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form
• Deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations

Technical Skills

• A working knowledge of the following:
• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation
• Product layouts and production specifications
• Product quality specifications
• Quality standards

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand, walk, and talk or hear
• Frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

Performance Measurements

• Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity
• Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual
• Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication
• Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas