Die Cut Operator
About The Position
At Golden West Packaging Group, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that great work happens when employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. As a company built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, we offer an environment where your ideas matter, your development is prioritized, and your contributions make a real impact. If you’re looking to build a meaningful career with a team that values integrity, accountability, and opportunity, we invite you to explore what it’s like to grow with Golden West Packaging Group Role and Responsibilities: The Die Cutting Operator’s responsibilities include preparing the press for die cutting, monitoring the process while it is in operation and checking the final product for quality. He or she is also responsible for the normal preventative maintenance including lubrication and filter changes. Objective: To setup and run the equipment to or better than established run rates while maintaining a high-quality product. Equipment : Youngshin Zenith 210S Plus Bobst SPO 160-S
Requirements
- High school diploma
- 3-5+ years in industry specific experience
- Proficient in math, writing and computer skills.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective interpersonal skills.
- Must also have working knowledge of Excel Spreadsheets and Outlook software.
- Must be detail oriented and possess a working knowledge of industry specific information. (Die cutting)
- Must be mechanically inclined
- Experience with machinery or power tools required
- Must be able to read measurements (tape, rule, caliper)
- Job function requires lifting to a maximum of 50 pounds with intermittent stooping and bending.
- Job function requires the ability to work in a standing position continuously.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- Work environment is not temperature controlled.
Nice To Haves
- College education preferred
- Previous die cut operator experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Participate in and Support safety initiatives and training within Corrugated facility.
- Adhere to LOTO polices and procedures when entering or servicing equipment.
- Maintain production schedule to meet cost, quality and customer service goals
- Complete required tooling set up for changeovers in accordance with best practices established by the department and resolve tooling issues during production run.
- Nick and rubber steel rule dies as needed per equipment guidelines.
- Strike in or set counter plate for press per job requirements (matrix, phenolic, steel)
- Set cutting in accordance with best practices established by the department.
- Adjust stripping components as needed.
- Adjust blanking components as needed.
- 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 to the die to correct any quality issues caused by the die cutting process; ensure bad product is removed; and notify the Supervisor of any quality issues.
- Complete documentation for quality, production, and machine performance.
- Use Warehouse Management System to generate work in process tags that corresponds to the item.
- Use manual pallet jack to transfer material to feeder section and to remove material from machine stacker/delivery section.
- Tooling evaluation and die log Evaluate tooling and provide status for previous jobs.
- Make notes on job jacket and die log sticker (re-knife / re-work)
- Responsible for maintaining integrity of die tooling storage
- Mount emboss / deboss dies
- Train other Die Cutter operators as required.
- Communicate with other departments (status updates)
- Suggest and implement improvements within the department and/or other departments.
- Perform daily housekeeping activities.
- Responsible for ensuring safety procedures.
- Maintain a safe and hazard free work environment. Also responsible for being conscious of safety guidelines and reporting safety hazard corrections when indicated.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures including GMP, PPE, and LOTO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
