Bobst Diecut Operator

AM Lithography•Holyoke, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

AM Lithography Corporation is hiring a Bobst Diecut Operator for its Packaging Production department in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The operator sets up and runs automatic flatbed Bobst die cutters, converting printed sheets into cut, creased, stripped and blanked folding cartons and other secondary packaging. Some jobs include foil stamping and embossing. The operator is responsible for meeting customer specifications, quality standards, production schedules and safety requirements from make-ready through completion of the run. The role works between the press and folder-gluer, where catching issues promptly helps prevent waste, rework and shipment delays. The operator reviews job instructions and approved samples, verifies stock and tooling, installs and registers dies, sets machine parameters, inspects production, makes adjustments, and moves acceptable finished product to the next operation. The role also maintains accurate production and quality records, places suspect product on hold, cares for the machine and tooling, and keeps the work area safe and ready for the next shift. The position is an individual-contributor role with no direct reports, and may help train less-experienced operators. This is a full-time, on-site, hourly, non-exempt position in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The schedule is 40 hours per week on an assigned shift, with overtime as production requires. Work takes place on a production floor around moving machinery and involves standing for the full shift, exposure to plant noise, paper dust and production materials, and frequent lifting and moving of items up to 50 pounds. Repetitive hand and arm movements, bending, reaching, pushing and pulling are also part of the work. PPE is provided where required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience operating an automatic flatbed die cutter (Bobst or similar) in folding carton, packaging or commercial print.
Hands-on make-ready experience, including installing and registering dies, setting pressure, and setting up stripping and blanking.
Ability to read job tickets, specifications and samples, and measure accurately with a rule and calipers.
Ability to identify and correct cutting, creasing, stripping and registration problems.
Commitment to safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and use of PPE.
Ability to work an assigned shift and overtime when production requires it.
Ability to stand for the full shift around moving machinery.
Ability to frequently lift and move items up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive hand and arm movements, bending, reaching, pushing and pulling.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience operating Bobst equipment.
Foil stamping and embossing setup experience.
Experience with paperboard and other packaging substrates.
Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and basic preventive maintenance.
Pallet jack or forklift certification.
Experience training other operators.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Review job tickets, specifications, samples and approved artwork before each job.
Verify stock, cutting dies, counter/creasing matrix, stripping and blanking tools, and cutting plate before starting.
Install and register dies and tooling using hand tools; set cutting pressure, feeder, register, stripping, blanking and delivery settings.
Set up and run foil stamping and embossing operations when required by the job.
Run the Bobst at an appropriate speed while maintaining quality.
Inspect first-off sheets for cutting, creasing, perforating, stripping and registration accuracy, and obtain required sign-off before the full run.
Monitor the machine and adjust settings as needed during production.
Identify and correct production problems such as poor stripping, nicks, incomplete cuts, cracking, tearing, scoring issues, registration problems and excess waste.
Stack, count, label and move finished product to the next operation, and remove defective sheets from the run.
Pull samples at required intervals, check them and record results.
Complete production paperwork, counts, waste records and quality records accurately for each job.
Place suspect product on hold and promptly report quality issues to a supervisor.
Follow machine safety procedures, including lockout/tagout; do not bypass guards, interlocks or other safety devices.
Wear required PPE, maintain safe distances from moving equipment, and use proper lifting and material-handling techniques.
Perform routine cleaning, lubrication and basic preventive maintenance; report machine problems and damaged tooling to a supervisor and Maintenance.
Handle, clean and return dies and tooling to storage for the next job.
Immediately report unsafe conditions, injuries and near misses.
Work with press, folder-gluer and bindery operators, quality control and supervisors to keep jobs moving.
Help with trimming, folding and other finishing work when assigned.
Help train less-experienced operators when asked.