Diecutter Operator - A & B Shifts

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Position Title: Diecutter Operator

Pay Type: Hourly

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Finishing Manager

Location: Rochester, NY – MTR

Salary Range: $25-30/hour

Schedules:

A-Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm EST

B-Shift: 3:30pm - 12:00am EST

Summary/Objective:

Members of the Finishing department are charged with developing the skills defined below by Flower City Group, while learning to perform the following task categories:   job acceptance, make ready, job run, job completion and maintenance.  Through these activities, Diecutter Operators will ensure the highest level of productivity is consistently achieved.

Essential Functions:

Make Ready:

• Review press & bindery ticket to completely understand work to be done.
• Note any defects in the printing by reviewing any quality tags.
• Verify size with proofs, die vinyl and ticket.
• Set up machine – achieve proper cutting, scores, and register.
• Prepares feeder.
• Have cut sample approved by a Senior Operator.

Job Run:

• If helper is needed, explain job and have the person read the job ticket and bindery ticket.
• Feed material into machine, cut sheets – check quality and position often.
• Have helper assist by collecting die cut material, checking quality and position and packing.

Job Completion:

• Complete load tag.
• If needed, bring finished product to shipping.
• Fill out bindery ticket.
• Add in job tracking computer.

Maintenance:

• Tear down die cutter, fill out die information sheet and return die.
• Remove stripping waste.
• Clean machine and area surrounding machine.
• Maintain grease, oil and vacuum pumps for the machine.
• Complete any preventive maintenance.
• The Senior Operator will be responsible for assisting other Die Cutters, making any necessary repairs, and helping production with layouts.
• Seeks guidance and direction as necessary for performance of duties.
• Demonstrates good judgment in investigating problems.
• Respects the confidentiality of company information.
• Maintains cooperative working relationship with supervisor.
• Demonstrates ability to tactfully handle the difficult situations.
• Makes best use of time during the workday.
• Consistently shows ability to recognize and deal with priorities.
• Perform all duties in an independent manner with little supervision.      
• Performs all other tasks/duties as may be assigned by their supervisor.
• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned – assists others as needed.

Competencies:

• Machine operation
• Self-starter with a willingness to learn new things.
• Able to provide constructive feedback and creative solutions to problems.
• Able to read a mechanical drawing.
• Must be computer knowledgeable.
• Must be able to perform simple programing.

Physical Demands:

• The employee must be able to work under pressure with ever changing deadlines and priorities.
   
  

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable with measurements
• Must be able to read blueprints
    

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Experience operating a Diecutter machine.

AAP/EEO Statement 

Flower City Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.