Rotary Die Cutter Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Title: Die Cutter Operator (Confidential Client)
Location: [Location to be provided] | On-site
Employment Type: Full-time

• Salary: [To be discussed]
• Bonus: Factory Incentive bonus eligible

Operates Offline Die Cutter Machine to develop end-result printed material in accordance with customer specifications. This role requires oversight of general technicians working on equipment, precision adjustments, and commitment to quality and safety standards throughout all operations.

• Operate Die Cutter machine, troubleshoot and monitor operation
• Prepare Die Cutter by performing a variety of tasks to produce consistent, high quality product by adjusting the die and register for pressure and cutting
• Perform a variety of make ready tasks for high productivity and precision operations, resolves defects and adjustments to produce high quality product
• Oversee General technicians working on equipment
• Make adjustments, clear jams, while processing product, maintaining speed and quality
• Ensure efficient and rapid make ready, with unloading and loading
• Ensure quality of jobs completed by reviewing for quality and accuracy, making sure jobs are complete and error free
• Ensure finished product exceeds customer expectations
• Ensure all checklists are completed
• Support and communicate all ISO standards and quality objectives
• Comply with cGMP, HACCP Food Safety Requirements and Chain of Custody Program Requirements
• Ensure complete adherence and compliance to OHSE policies and assist team members in maintaining clean and safe environment
• Maintain and follow all company policies and procedures for safety, personal protection and hazardous materials/waste handling according to established guidelines
• Follow all personal protection procedures by use of appropriate PPE at all times
• Follow established procedures and guidelines for the handling and disposal of all hazardous materials/waste
• Maintain and wear proper uniform according to company policy
• Use Company provided safety lifting equipment, i.e., hoist, jacks, vacuum manipulators, etc.
• Properly store and arrange work area to maintain cleanliness and safe environment following all safety rules and regulations for grounding, storage, spill clean-up, etc.
• Interact with the team and co-workers in a way that promotes respect, encourages cooperation and contributes to excellent performance
• Communicate accurate information to all team members in a professional and courteous manner that conveys a willingness to assist
• Accept direction and feedback from supervisor and follow through appropriately
• Create and maintain a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and strong team orientation
• Develop the team and encourage each member to do what needs to be done, correctly and efficiently
• Communicate regularly with team toward goals and required results, providing specific feedback and initiating corrective action when goals or results are not met
• Motivate crew to improve quantity and quality of work performed and provide training as required
• Consistently use appropriate established channels of communication
• Conduct team meetings when necessary
• Perform any and all work or additional tasks as required or requested by Department Leads, Shift Leads, or Management

• High School diploma (or GED)
• Minimum of 3 years of offline Die Cutting experience in the folding carton industry
• Experience with die cutters that have blanking capability
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic computer skills and mathematical skills necessary to compute percentages, weights and measures
• Ability to perform any and all work or additional tasks as required or requested by Department Leads, Shift Leads, or Management

• Experience with Cleveland or Bobst die cutters
• Leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of ISO standards and quality objectives
• Familiarity with cGMP, HACCP Food Safety Requirements, and Chain of Custody Program Requirements

This position requires prolonged periods of standing, stooping, bending and/or reaching, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching with hands and arms, hearing and speaking. Frequent lifting in excess of 60 lbs is required. Must be able to hold, touch, feel and manipulate with hands product and equipment in a safe manner. Manual dexterity is required. Use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus as well as good eye-hand coordination is necessary. Must be able to rotate shifts and be available to work in excess of 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week when necessary to meet customer product needs.