Die Cutter Operator

International Paper•Cambridge, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rotary Die Cutter Operator is responsible for operating a die-cutting machine to produce corrugated packaging. This includes setting up the machine, ensuring quality standards are met, performing die cutting, joining, printing, and sheet scoring operations. The role also involves general housekeeping of the machine and production floor, and carrying out additional tasks as assigned by supervisors to support production goals. Applicants must be willing to work alternate shifts, weekends, and daily overtime as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
One to two years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment required.
Willingness to work alternate shifts, weekends, and daily overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the corrugated or converting industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate die-cutting machine at safe speeds, understanding its capabilities and limitations.
Perform machine set-up procedures.
Maintain quality requirements in accordance with company standards, detecting, preventing, and resolving quality issues.
Perform die cutting, including cut to print register, elimination of score cracking, cutting, and stripping.
Execute joining operations such as square folding, automatic bottoms, gap control, and adhesion.
Ensure proper printing coverage, registration, crush, sharpness, and viscosity.
Perform sheet scoring, checking dimensions and score quality.
Carry out set-up duties as assigned, adding/removing machine parts by hand and utilizing wrenches.
Support production goals by carrying out additional tasks assigned by supervisors.
Maintain general housekeeping responsibilities for the machine and production floor.
Work alternate shifts, weekends, and daily overtime as required.