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Press Operator

boydcorp
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/23/2026
Job Description Essential Duties Include: Read and understand “Change Spec. Card Procedure” Read and understand “Non-Conforming Product Procedure” Get magnets from magnet board that contains the work order information for production Locate pallet or cart with the WOR folder containing the corresponding material, work order numbers and instructions Determine and obtain the correct tool for the job identified on the Spec. Card from the tooling rack Remove tooling from box, attach bearer blocks and slide into tooling station Set the machine for the appropriate job Retain Supplier raw material tag with lot # and run # information along with “Approved for Use” tags on separate sheet of paper (if only using partial material and retuning excess material do not retain tag, just record part #, lot # and run # on sheet) Complete “Sign-off Check List” (if operator has less than 1-year experience, needs sign-off from experienced operator with over 1 year experience) Print out (core tags or box tags) along with 1st piece and last piece labels with correct information, Make sure the right material is used where needed, to the proper side of the liner and in the right orientation Place material in machine. Feed it through the fife guide and adjust it for center run. Place adhesive in machine and line-up with materials so that they are even with each other Start machine, adjust tension and alignment as needed Pass the material through to the die cutting station Remove any waste or air-injection from the tool Adjust nip-roller speed for proper speed and dimensions of part Verify part to print and or mylar and record dimensions Retain first approved piece and place label on back side Complete In-Process check sheet during the run. Complete End-of-Run sign off confirming the required parts were produced. Retain last approved piece and label back side Maintain a clean and safe work area, cleaning floor, machine, work area at end of each job and at end of shift Cut cores for particular jobs when needed. Obtain boxes and materials necessary for job Operate production equipment to produce good, quality product in an efficient/quality-oriented manner. Makes suggestions for ways to improve production process Works with sales and estimating to test/run samples for new product introduction Makes sure product being produced matches the spec card and the degree of quality needed (tolerances etc..) Updates spec card for future runs when process is changed Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions; adjust machines as necessary. Change worn machine accessories such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools. Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, changing filters or adding lubricant to the Rotary press when necessary. Notify supervisors when major service is required. Other duties as assigned. Education: High school diploma or equivalent Location is Grand Rapids, Michigan All Job Posting Locations Grand Rapids Remote Type On-Site EEO Statement Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Boyd is the trusted global innovator of sustainable solutions that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. As a leader in the industry we focus on our people, customers, technology, innovation, materials, and market needs of today and performance requirements of the future. We are always looking for ambitious minds to help us deliver advanced technology to our customers. Together we solve the challenges of today and empower solutions of tomorrow. Boyd is the world’s leading innovator in sustainable engineered material that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. We develop and combine technologies to solve ambitious performance targets in our customers’ most critical applications. By implementing technologies and material science in novel ways to seal, protect, cool, and interface, Boyd has continually redefined the possible and championed customer success for over 90 years.

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