DIE CUTTER OPERATOR

ABOX PACKAGING COMPANY

JOB TITLE: Die Cutting Operator

DEPARTMENT: Die Cutting

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is the responsibility for safe and efficient operations of the die cutter machine. The Die Cutting Operator will focus on continuously checking for accuracy and quality, monitor the machine, and correcting any issues. This person will be responsible for the quality of the die-cutting of finished products.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Reviews job ticket requirements while interacting with die cutting and production personnel.
• Verifies approvals for color, copy, coating, stock type, stock gauge and stock size are congruent with job ticket.
• Reviews specific cutting, scoring, perforating or other related requirements.
• Reviews coating K/O requirements.
• Pull sheets from press run to verify job and quality requirements are consistently met during die cutting process.
• Ensures that nonconforming material is appropriately segregated and tagged prior to leaving the pressroom.
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and precision is essential.
• Works in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates teamwork.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Functional & technical skills are required to perform a job successfully and consistently demonstrate accuracy and timeliness in completing individually assigned tasks.
• Shows dedication in meeting and exceeding customer expectations and maintains relationships with customers. Places the customer at the center of all actions, recognizes customer patterns and uses them to create product and service improvements. Makes good decisions using experience, judgment, objectivity, and analysis. Is sought out by others for advice and solutions and is consistent in making high quality decisions.
• Identifies metrics in which work can be measured and managed. Consistently follows up to determine progress on performance metrics. Recognizes gaps in performance relative to standards and expectations. Develops plans of action to close gaps in performance.
• Creating a work environment in which people want to do their best empowers others to perform to their full potential.

• Set goals and priorities and consistently accomplishes tasks on time. Demonstrates ability to figure out processes, shows knowledge of subject matter and processes, learns quickly when faced with new problems, shows good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; analyzes both successes and failures to promote improvement. Shows versatility in learning, quickly grasps purpose and structure of things.
• Demonstrates the level of integrity in all instances and shows respect towards others and towards the company.
• Demonstrates ability to make independent decisions in all situations; Shares information with others involved. Works well with others to accomplish objectives, responds with timeliness and enthusiasm to directives.
• Takes personal responsibility and ownership for adhering to all company policies and procedures while also completing work timely and in accordance with performance expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Two (2) years’ related experience as a Die Cutting Operator.