Die Cutting Operator

Description• Performs setup and make-ready on the machine

• Accurately places dies into position
• Adjusts pressure of machine
• Adjusts the machine feeding and delivery sections
• Performs maintenance on equipment
• Assures proper registration of product coming off press
• Loads product into feed section of press
• Keeps management informed of safety, quality, and productivity issues
• Follows instructions from job ticket and completes proper paperwork
• Instructs and trains others
• Communicates well within a team environment encompassing all shifts
• Required to perform other duties as directed, assigned or requested

QualificationsEducation and Experience

• Minimum of high school education or equivalent
• 3 year of related die cutting, foil stamping and embossing experience
• Required to read and write, follow verbal instructions and use simple math

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have ability to handle multiple tasks both mentally and physically
• Must possess a high degree of physical coordination
• Must possess a high mechanical aptitude
• Must have ability to achieve acceptable levels for safety, quality, and productivity
• Must be able to work well with others as well as independently

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach
• Regularly required to use force to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Work performed in a shop environment where a noise level is moderate but on some instances might be required to where ear protection is necessary
• Might be required to wear safety glasses
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Regularly exposed to dust, odors, and moderate noise
• Occasionally exposed to hot and cold temperature