Bobst Die Cutter Operator (Day Shift)

Sabert•Richmond, VA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bobst Die Cutter Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating Die Cut machines. The Operator is responsible for running the Die Cut machine to meet established production requirements and for performing activities associated with safe machine operation, set up and changeover, scheduled preventative maintenance and machine service, quality, documentation, housekeeping, and sanitation.

Requirements

2 years' experience operating and performing preventative and minor maintenance on a platen die cutter or equivalent equipment.
Operate manual pallet jack and electric pallet jack as required.
Ability to use RF scanner for WMS transactions.
Knowledge of the use hand tools and the ability to use hand tools.
Knowledge of product layout and product specifications.
Knowledge of machine operation, mechanical systems, and electronic machine controls.
Ability to read, understand, and comprehend Safety Rules; operating and maintenance instructions; quality procedures/quality checklists; and production data log.
Ability to communicate production and machine issues to supervisors and others in work area.
Basic mathematics (i.e. counting and basic calculations to add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
Ability to use and read a tape measure.
Ability to perform calculations for measuring and calculating amounts.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Run equipment at established rates, continuously monitor machine performance, clear jams, and document any variables that may cause machine slowdown.
Complete required tooling set up for changeovers in accordance with best practices established by the department and resolve tooling issues during production run.
Use RF scanner to scan transactions to the Warehouse Management System and use Warehouse Management System to generate a label that corresponds to the item.
Use manual and/or electric pallet jack to transfer material to feeder section and to remove material from machine stacker/delivery section. Use forklift (5490) to move converting tools and converting equipment.
Perform equipment/machine operation inspections including examining the die for defects.
Inspect product quality as individual loads are ejected from the machine and make necessary modifications at the die to correct any quality issues caused by the die cutting process; ensure bad product is removed; and notify the Supervisor and the Quality Department of any quality issues.
Maintain production schedule to meet cost, quality and customer service goals.
Troubleshoot machine faults on the die cut machine control panel to make machine specific adjustments, clear jams, and return machines to production ready running condition.
Perform both preventative and machine specific scheduled maintenance and machine service tasks on the Die Cut machine.
Perform daily housekeeping activities and lead and perform full machine sanitation as scheduled.
Complete documentation for quality, production, and machine performance.
Train other Die Cutter operators as required.
Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.