Flatbed Die-Cutting Equipment Operator

Title: Flatbed Die-Cutting Equipment Operator
2nd Shift - 3:30pm-midnight(training will take place on 1st shift) This position requires the employee to work on-site in O'Fallon, MO.
Job purpose: Set up and operate flatbed die-cutting presses, slitter/rewinders as well as other testing, inspection, and finishing equipment to convert material into finished product in accordance with specifications, procedures, and practices. A candidate in this position will be expected to learn, cross train and operate various pieces of equipment. This individual must be able to communicate well with their co-workers and work in an environment where everyone is highly reliant on each other.

Key responsibilities:

• Operate equipment and handle material and tooling in compliance with established safety procedures while converting materials in a timely and effective fashion
• Perform necessary in-process quality checks to ensure output is consistent from start to finish
• Study work instructions and specifications to determine correct method of set up and process control for material conversion
• Alert management of equipment problems that affect cost, production schedules and/or quality
• Measure product output during the converting process to insure conformance to specification and to adjust/control the process accordingly
• Complete processing of manufacturing order and record material usage and labor within company’s enterprise resource system
• Conduct troubleshooting and preventative/routine equipment maintenance

Preferred Requirements and Education:

• Ability to perform routine and demanding operations with minimal supervision
• Required lifting of tools and materials for press operation. Frequent lifting of 10-50lbs and occasionally up to 100lbs
• Ability to do preventive maintenance tasks on press
• 2-3 years of work experience in similar job type
• Must be able to perform well under deadline constraints and meet quality standards
• Willingness to work overtime if needed
• Experience of working within ISO or documented quality system
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook (email)
• Ability to communicate effectively
• High School Diploma

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short-Term, Long-term Disability, & Life Insurance provided at employer expense
• Paid Time Off & 10 Paid Holidays
• 401K Plan with Matching Contribution
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Environment:
Manufacturing environment.
The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to loud from equipment.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and speak or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.