What are the responsibilities and job description for the Die Cut Press Operator position at Apex Placement & Consulting?
Are you mechanically inclined and take pride in producing quality work? Do you enjoy working with manufacturing equipment in an environment that values teamwork, accuracy, and accountability? This could be the opportunity for you!
APEX Placement & Consulting has partnered with an established manufacturer in Pflugerville, TX, looking to add a Die Cut Press Operator to its team. In this role, you’ll set up and operate die cutting equipment, inspect finished components, and follow production processes to ensure products meet customer specifications.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive pay of $20 per hour.
- Four-day workweek: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM.
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term employment.
- Hands-on work in a manufacturing environment focused on quality and continuous improvement.
What your day will look like:
- Set up and operate die cutting equipment according to documented procedures and production schedules.
- Inspect parts to verify quality and compliance with internal and customer specifications.
- Complete production paperwork and reporting accurately, maintaining samples for product traceability.
- Identify and report nonconforming products, notify the quality team, and complete required containment documentation.
- Support efficient production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
- Handle and clean tooling according to manufacturer recommendations, reporting damage or repair needs.
- Perform assigned daily press maintenance and document completed work in maintenance logs.
- Report equipment issues promptly to the production supervisor.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow established safety procedures.
- Participate in training, Kaizen events, and team efforts to improve production processes, material usage, and quality.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by your supervisor.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience operating die cutting equipment and producing die cut components.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and experience following manufacturing systems and processes.
- Knowledge of or experience with ISO 9001:2008 and/or TS 16949 quality systems.
- Experience using ERP and production reporting systems.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Good basic math skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to identify production problems and support practical solutions.
- An organized approach to work, with the ability to maintain accuracy while meeting production expectations.
- Ability to regularly move and lift 30 pounds or more throughout the workday.
- A commitment to safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ready to put your mechanical skills to work? Apply today!
At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.
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