Cutting Die Technician

Pratt Industries • Warner Robins, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all activities within the Tooling Department including cutting dies, print plates, and ink management. Supports the production team by maintaining cutting dies and servicing machine calls for the Converting Department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge and experience with the Ink Kitchen system.
• Cutting Die & Print Plate manufacturing
• Product layouts and print production specifications
• Metal fabrication skills including bending metal and/or using power tools
• Able to read digital scheduling tools and be able to operate automated systems to move and process tooling.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate amounts such as percentages, measurements, volumes, and rates.
• To apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Able to prioritize a list of tasks and manage the work flow of a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to problem solve using technical knowledge and an understanding of common production systems.
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Able to communicate via radio to other departments.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates are PREFERRED who have experience in the corrugated industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the production demands for cutting die, print plates, and ink are fulfilled as a first priority.
• Perform start of shift walkthrough – verify all tooling needed is at the machines.
• Maintains cutting dies from completed jobs - tooling should be inspected, serviced, and returned to proper locations.
• Works alongside the Operators to track and repair red tagged tooling.
• All Die Technicians must be qualified to inspect and recognize tooling that needs to be repaired, replaced, or revised.
• Be trained on Cutting Die and Print Plate construction and be able to perform basic repairs in house.
• Be able to replace damaged/missing rule on cutting dies, able to replace rubber and ejection materials.
• Continuously monitor the production schedule and be on-call to solve production issues related to tooling.
• Communicate to the Superintendent and Supervisors the status of tooling and communicate those needs to management.
• Ensures all Tooling Department areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Works on special projects as assigned by Management.
• Must be able to work well independently.
• Any other task as assigned by your supervisor.
• Must have good attendance.
• Will train on 1st shift, must be able to work 3rd shift.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• $500 wellness reimbursement in participating in our HSA plan
• steel toe shoe reimbursement
• discounted gym memberships
• $500 employee referral bonuses
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and company paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching
• enrollment into attendance bonus program earning up to $1000 per year in bonuses.
• Competitive growth and earnings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED