What are the responsibilities and job description for the Die Cutter Operator Apprentice position at Oliver Inc.?
Are you looking for a career that challenges you and gives you the opportunity to learn and grow every day?
Oliver Inc. is hiring! Our growing Company is looking for enthusiastic talents to partner with our customers for all their printing and packaging needs!
With more than 250 years of experience, multiple production facilities, and investment in state-of-the-art technology with an emphasis on sustainability, Oliver Inc. offers speed, consistency and nimbleness as a one-stop solution for all of your printing & packaging needs. At Oliver Inc, our core values are part of the framework of our organization. We're passionate and enjoy our work! We value respect and focus on servicing our customers' needs by providing them with creative solutions that help build their brands. When you partner with Oliver, you partner with success.
Oliver Inc. is willing to train candidates with transferable mechanical skills interested in a career in printing/packaging. The person will shadow an expert Die Cutting Operator for setting up, adjusting, monitoring and operating a die cutting machine: dismantle previous job, logs impressions on saved jobs with date, press and chase number, or dispose of dies as marked, pull samples and glue set to check for accuracy, according to the specifications. As a Die Cutting Apprentice you will learn how to focus on continuously checking for accuracy and quality, monitor the machine and correct problems as they occur. The person will be responsible for the quality of the die cutting of finished products.
If you are not simply looking for a job, Oliver Inc will help you mark a milestone in your professional career path!
What You'll Learn
As a Die Cutting Apprentice, you will be trained by experienced operators to learn how to:
- Assist in setting up, adjusting, and operating die cutting machines used for folding cartons.
- Work with steel rule dies, counter plates, and stripping/blanking tools.
- Support the make-ready process, including sheet alignment and pressure adjustments.
- Inspect sheets and finished blanks for cutting accuracy, scoring/creasing quality, cracking, and dimensional tolerance.
- Troubleshoot basic machine or material issues.
- Follow all safety procedures, including proper equipment handling.
- Assist with cleaning, maintenance, and preparation of tooling and machines.
- Collaborate with team members to meet production goals.
What We're Looking For
You're a fit for our Die Cutting Apprentice, if your background includes:
- Preferred: Some prior die cutting, converting, printing, or finishing experience.
- Mechanical aptitude and interest in machine operation.
- Good math skills and ability to read measurements.
- Strong attention to detail and quality.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
- Positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- People oriented
Oliver Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $20 - $22