Die Cut Operator

SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVE

Machine Operators have responsibility for the overall efficiency, quality, safety, and production of equipment to ensure customer requirements are satisfied and met. Produces conformed products at maximum speed with minimal waste. Machine Operators work closely with the crew and other members of our manufacturing facility to plan, coordinate, and manage processes/production to ensure continuous, safe, and high-quality machine output. The position also serves as a resource and coach to other crew members, and sets the standard for safety, quality, timeliness, and best manufacturing practices (GMP’S) and standard operating procedures (SOP’s).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION/SKILLS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to read, write, and communicate with others.
2. Interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and execute as needed.
3. Lead and coordinate efforts of crew, as well as train other crew members
4. Position cutters, dies, materials, and surfaces to initiate the cutting of specific shapes/sizes and ensure maximum utilization of material
5. Operate all necessary testing equipment related to corrugated and cutting
6. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using who numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Effective use of measurements and tools to verify conformance to specifications
7. Loading and stacking according to size, shape, quantity
8. Basic computer skills/data entry
9. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
10. Ability to multi-task, trouble shoot, problem solve, and utilize critical thinking
11. Review, interpret, and understand content of job jackets specific to customer orders
12. Complete all orders/assignments in a timely and accurate manner
13. Ensure quality or production that meets all aspects of specific customer requirements with regular inspections
14. Achieve production and efficiency goals
15. Troubleshoot equipment
16. Set up required machine maintenance and perform routine preventative maintenance, sharpen dies as needed
17. Perform and maintain records required for GMP’s or ISO
18. Support continuous safety and improvement efforts that ensure a safe work environment

Work Environment:

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. Temperature is uncontrolled, and there is heat, dust, noise, fumes, moving equipment and machinery.

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: regularly standing, walking, climbing, bending, lifting, pushing/pulling, grasping, reaching at, below or above shoulder level, repetitive use of hands/fingers, visual and/or auditory requirements. Frequently handling up to 25 lbs. of weight, and occasionally 25 to 50 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Other Duties

This is a full-time position with minimal flexibility in work schedules/hours, but the employee should generally be available during the “core” work hours and for 12 hour shifts, and must agree to variation in work schedules/hours, all duties as assigned, and all overtime. This job description is not comprehensive of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required, all of which may change at any time with our without notice.

Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. Equivalent training, certifications, or experience
3. 2 to 5 years in an Assistant or Apprenticeship role on comparable equipment