Bobst Diecut Operator

AM Lithography Corp.•Holyoke, MA

5d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Bobst Diecut Operator sets up and runs automatic flatbed Bobst die cutters to turn printed sheets into cut, creased, stripped and blanked folding cartons and other secondary packaging. Some jobs also involve foil stamping and embossing. The operator ensures work meets customer specifications, quality standards and production schedules, and is completed safely. The operator owns jobs from make-ready through the final skid. This includes checking the first sheet against the approved sample, identifying problems before they create waste or rework, completing production and quality records, and leaving the machine, tooling and work area ready for the next shift. The role works with production colleagues and helps train less-experienced operators. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, on-site individual-contributor position on an assigned shift, with overtime as production requires. It is hourly and non-exempt, located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and reports to the Die Cutting Manager (Packaging).

Requirements

At least 2 years 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.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience with 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 the correct stock, cutting die, counter/creasing matrix, stripping and blanking tools, and cutting plate.
Install and register dies and tooling using hand tools; set cutting pressure and feeder, register, stripping, blanking and delivery settings.
Set up and run foil stamping and embossing operations when required.
Operate the Bobst at a speed appropriate to the job and stock 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 production and adjust the machine as needed; identify and correct cutting, stripping, register and other production problems.
Stack, count, label and move finished product to the next operation, and remove defective sheets from the run.
Pull and inspect samples at required intervals and record results.
Complete production paperwork, counts, waste records and quality records accurately for every job.
Place suspect product on hold and promptly report quality issues to a supervisor.
Follow machine safety procedures, including lockout/tagout; never bypass guards, interlocks or other safety devices.
Wear required PPE, maintain safe distances from moving equipment, and use proper lifting and material-handling techniques.
Clean and lubricate equipment and perform basic preventive maintenance; report machine problems and damaged tooling to a supervisor and Maintenance.
Handle, clean and return dies and tooling to storage; report unsafe conditions, injuries and near misses immediately.
Coordinate with press operators, 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.