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Die Cut Operator

Smurfit Westrock
Lansing, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026
Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

GENERAL PURPOSE: Operate flatbed die cutter (Bobst, Iijima, Heidelberg, Sanwa, etc.)

Essential Job Functions

  • Sets up feeder, feed table, lock dies, internal stripper, blanker section, and operates flatbed die cutter.
  • Performs preventive maintenance, including minor repairs, adjusting/modifying dies, and the use of matrix when necessary.
  • Uses pre-make-ready tables.
  • Nicks and prepares dies.
  • Levels the cutting by using different thickness spotting tapes.
  • Performs quality checks, approvals, and in process inspections.
  • Prepares loads, loads material, and removes loads of material from the machine.
  • Maintains die inventory.
  • Trains assistants.
  • Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 1-4 years’ experience operating flatbed die cutter (Bobst, Iijima, Heidelberg, Sanwa, etc) or similar equipment preferred.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of size and location when beginning the nicking process.
  • Demonstrates ability to recognize common packaging defects (cracking, sharpness, heavy scores, line-up, tearing, flat scores, one-sided scores, light cutting, loose fibers, pressure marks, etc.).
  • Experience running board stock and paper on flatbed die cutters.
  • Demonstrates ability to use rulers, calipers, micrometers and other inspection equipment.
  • Must have basic personal computer skills including experience with e-mail and word processing.
  • Must be able to meet the minimum requirement on a mechanical test.
  • Must be able to maintain good attendance.
  • Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
  • Must pass color vision and color hue test.
  • Must pass basic reading test.
  • Must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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