Die-Cutter/Sheeter Operator

1 st shift – 5am – 3:30 pm/Monday – Thursday
Pay $16-18/hour depending on experience

Join our production team as a Die Cutter/Sheeter Operator and play a key role in creating high-quality paperboard products used every day. In this hands-on role, you’ll operate die-cutting equipment that helps bring products like folding cartons and air filter frames to life, while building valuable manufacturing skills in a fast-paced production environment.

If you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in accuracy and craftsmanship, this role is a great opportunity to grow your skills!

Purpose

• Operation of Die Cutter and Sheeter.

Responsibilities

• Operate Die Cutter and/or Sheeter.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Basic machine maintenance and job preparation.
• Accurate recordkeeping.

Work Activities

• Operation of Die Cutter to include correct job setup, identifying and loading correct die, wood, and spot sheet; setting correct sheet length, loading new rolls as needed and setup/use of decurling unit.
• Operation of the Sheeter to include correct job setup.
• Run press speed capable for job.
• Able to maintain press. Recognize any problems with press – correct minor problems, and notify supervisor of more significant problems.
• Monitor quality, and engage with quality assurance to maintain high-quality output.
• Able to identify different kinds of stock.
• Manual stripping of die-cut sheets as needed.
• Be safety conscious.
• Follows all required safety procedures, such as: PPEs, Ergonomics, Chemical Hazards, etc. Performs job in a manner that protects the health and safety of all employees.
• Record daily production and other activities.
• Ensure work order paperwork is received and returned for each job.
• Other minor or incidental tasks related to the position as assigned.

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch and lift for extended periods of time (the operation runs on 10 hour shifts).
• The employee is frequently required to walk; climb stairs; use hands and fingers; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to a warmer working environment that is not climate controlled (can be very hot and humid in summer).
• Lifts Weight or Exerts Force
• The employee must be able to lift and/or handle up to 70 pounds.
• The employee is regularly working near moving mechanical parts.

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: 1-2 years
• Education: High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Knowledge English Language
• Machine maintenance
• Basic Skills
• Active Listening
• Attention to detail
• High standard of quality
• Ability to accept and use constructive criticism and change
• Ability to work alone
• Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.

Technical Skills

• Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Resource Management Skills

• Time Management: Managing one's own time.

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