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STEVEN LABEL LLC

Die Cutting

Santa Fe Springs, CA · On-site

$19 - $24/hr

Job Title: Die Cutting Operator Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA Base Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour (based on experience) Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Printing / Manufacturing Other ...

YK Solutions LLC

Die Cutter Operator

Peachtree City, GA · On-site

$17.25 - $22/hr

Minimum 3+ years of offline die cutting operator experience in the folding carton industry * Experience with die cutters equipped with blanking capability * Proven ability to perform a variety of ...

System Soft Technologies

Die Cutter Operator

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$25 - $36/hr

The ideal candidate will have strong offline die cutting experience within the folding carton ... Experience operating Cleveland or Bobst die cutters preferred * Folding carton industry experience ...

U-Haul

Die Cutting Machine Operator

Bristol, PA · On-site

$19/hr

This position is responsible for operating flatbed, steel-rule, and thermal die-cutting equipment to produce high-quality decals, and specialty printed products. The ideal candidate will have ...

ARC Group

Die Cutter Operator

Peachtree City, GA

$17.25 - $22/hr

DIE CUTTER OPERATOR PEACHTREE CITY, GA ARC Group has an immediate opportunity for a Die Cutter ... Minimum of 3 years of offline Die Cutting experience in the folding carton industry * Must have ...

Promachbuilt

Die-cutter Operator- 2nd shift

Hauppauge, NY · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

PDF Seal is searching for a Die Cutting Operator to contribute to the success of our production of foil lids at our facility in Hauppauge, NY location. The position is responsible for operating a die ...

4 Over llc

Operator, Die Cutting

Miami, FL · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

The Die Cutting Operator is responsible for the setup on the Cylinder Press, PMC Die Cutter, DCM Die Cutter, Windmills, or similar as well as the adjustment and safe operation of all die cutting ...

Quad

3rd Shift Die Cutter Operator

Spartanburg, SC · On-site

$21 - $27/hr

Previous sheetfed die-cutting machine operating experience is required. Candidates without prior die-cutting experience are encouraged to explore other opportunities with Quad that better match your ...

Quad

3rd Shift Die Cutter Operator

Spartanburg, SC · On-site

$21 - $27/hr

Previous sheetfed die-cutting machine operating experience is required. Candidates without prior die-cutting experience are encouraged to explore other opportunities with Quad that better match your ...

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How much do die cutting operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for die cutting operator in the United States is $20.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a die cutting operator do?

A Die Cutting Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining die-cutting machines to cut materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic, or fabric into specific shapes. They ensure precision in cutting, adjust machine settings for different projects, and inspect finished products for quality. Operators must follow safety protocols and troubleshoot minor mechanical issues to maintain production efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a die cutting operator?

To thrive as a Die Cutting Operator, you need mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience with die cutting machinery, often gained through vocational training or on-the-job experience. Familiarity with industry-specific tools such as flatbed or rotary die cutters, as well as basic computer systems for machine operation, is common, and OSHA safety certification can be beneficial. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work efficiently under deadline pressures are valuable soft skills. These abilities are crucial to maintaining high product quality, ensuring operational safety, and meeting production targets in a manufacturing environment.

How to become a die cutting operator?

To become a die cutting operator, typically one needs a high school diploma or equivalent and training on specific machinery, which can be gained through on-the-job training or technical programs. Skills in machine operation, attention to detail, and safety procedures are important, and some employers may prefer candidates with experience in manufacturing or printing environments.
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Infographic showing various Die Cutting Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 37% Full Time, 61% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,750 per year, or $20.6 per hour.

Die Cutting Operator

Graphic Packaging International, Inc.

Marietta, GA

$17.50 - $22.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

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Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 125 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

86th of 122 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for set-up operation of the die-cutting press
  • Make-ready, adjust, and run job as efficiently as possible to meet safety and productivity standards.
  • Examine job order to determine quantity to be cut, stock specifications, and special die cutting instructions
  • Examine cutting dies for visual defects and apply correcting solutions to repair minor defects
  • Make necessary adjustments to ensure quality
  • Ensure information is communicated between shifts
  • Ensure Company Safety, Quality, and Production standards are met
  • Perform proper and required maintenance as well as cleaning of Die Cutter
  • Maintenance duties include stooping under machinery, entering confined spaces and climbing ladders.
  • Must input information into computer for proper tracking of inventory and waste.
  • Occasional bending, reaching, twisting and stooping
  • Occasional squatting and kneeling for cleaning and clearing jams


Required Skills

Qualifications include, but are not limited to:

  • Strong mechanical aptitude/skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to understand technical written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to accurately distinguish color variation
  • Must be able to work other shifts if needed and perform overtime work as required.
  • Frequent lifting (up to 75 pounds), bending and turning
  • Prior folding carton experience preferred

Required Experience


At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com.
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Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.

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