Job Description:
As a Die Cutter Operator, you will operate and maintain the Die Cutter machine to produce high-quality printed materials according to customer specifications. Your role will involve troubleshooting, monitoring operations, and ensuring the final product meets quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations:

• Operate the Die Cutter machine, troubleshoot, and monitor its operation.
• Prepare the Die Cutter by performing tasks to ensure consistent, high-quality output by adjusting the die and register for pressure and cutting.
• Perform make-ready tasks to ensure high productivity and precision, resolving defects and making necessary adjustments.
• Oversee general technicians working on equipment, ensuring efficient and rapid make-ready, unloading, and loading.

Quality Assurance:

• Review jobs for quality and accuracy to ensure they are complete and error-free.
• Ensure the finished product exceeds customer expectations and all checklists are completed.
• Support and communicate all ISO standards and quality objectives.
• Comply with cGMP, HACCP Food Safety Requirements, and Chain of Custody Program Requirements.

Safety:

• Ensure complete adherence to OHSE policies and maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Follow all safety, personal protection, and hazardous materials/waste handling procedures.
• Use company-provided safety lifting equipment and maintain proper uniform.
• Properly store and arrange work areas to maintain cleanliness and safety.

Communication:

• Interact with the team and coworkers respectfully, encouraging cooperation and excellent performance.
• Communicate accurate information to team members professionally and courteously.
• Accept direction and feedback from supervisors and follow through appropriately.

Leadership:

• Create a high-performance environment with positive leadership and strong team orientation.
• Develop the team and encourage efficiency and accuracy.
• Communicate regularly with the team towards goals, providing feedback and corrective action as needed.
• Motivate the crew to improve work quality and quantity, providing training as required.

Requirements:

• High School diploma (or GED).
• Minimum of 3 years of Die Cutting experience in the folding carton industry.
• Experience with die cutters that have blanking capability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and mathematical skills to compute percentages, weights, and measures.
• Ability to perform any additional tasks as required by department leads or management.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, bending, reaching, balancing, kneeling, crouching, and hearing.
• Frequent lifting of over 60 lbs is required.
• Manual dexterity to hold, touch, and manipulate products and equipment safely.
• Good eye-hand coordination and vision capabilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to rotate shifts and work over 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week as necessary.