Die Cutter Operator

Sun Print Solutions • West Valley, UT

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, quality-focused Die Cutter Operator for the production team. The role sets up, operates, and maintains die-cutting machinery to cut, crease, score, perforate, and emboss printed sheets into folding cartons, labels, pocket folders, displays, and custom packaging. The operator is expected to take ownership of the machinery, troubleshoot proactively to prevent downtime, work with press, bindery, and shipping departments, and maintain a safe, organized workspace. AM and PM shifts are available; the schedule is four 10-hour shifts each week, with overtime flexibility as production demands require.

The operator reviews job tickets, dielines, proofs, and work orders; prepares machine setups; mounts dies and adjusts pressure and make-ready; and installs cutting, creasing, and stripping tools. Equipment includes an MK Heidelberg 40-inch press with blanker. The operator runs test sheets and inspects initial and ongoing production to ensure quality and tolerance standards, monitors output, records inspection findings, and tracks production metrics. Duties also include maintaining tooling, handling and stacking completed work, routine equipment care, troubleshooting and minor repairs, safe material handling, following safety protocols, and assisting with training helpers and peer operators.

The role requires standing and walking throughout shifts that are typically 10 hours, regular handling of items up to 50 pounds, frequent bending and repetitive hand and arm movements, manual dexterity for tool and die handling and fine adjustments, and visual acuity for inspecting printed and finished work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential physical functions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–3 years of die-cutting or related print-finishing experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to work four 10-hour shifts each week and flexibility to work overtime as production demands require.
• Strong working math skills, including fractions and decimals.
• Experience using precision tools such as rulers, calipers, and gauges.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret job tickets, dielines, and production paperwork.
• Ability to stand and walk on the shop floor for full shifts, typically 10 hours per day.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier loads are moved using material-handling equipment or team lifts.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, twist, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Manual dexterity to handle sharp steel rule dies and make fine mechanical adjustments with hand tools.
• Close vision, depth perception, and full color distinction to inspect printed sheets, registration, and finished pieces.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience setting up and operating an MK Heidelberg 40-inch press with blanker and Kluge.

Responsibilities

• Review job tickets, dielines, proofs, and work orders to determine machine setups and production processes.
• Set up and operate die-cutting equipment, including an MK Heidelberg 40-inch press with blanker; mount dies, adjust pressure and make-ready, and install cutting, creasing, and stripping tools.
• Run test sheets and inspect initial pieces against proofs for registration, cuts, and scores within required tolerances.
• Monitor production runs and adjust machine speed and settings to maintain consistent quality.
• Inspect products for nicks, paper cracking, misregistration, and incomplete cuts, and record findings on job tickets.
• Handle, store, and track cutting dies and tooling; identify and report worn cutting rules or rubber requiring replacement.
• Strip, blank, and separate finished pieces, or coordinate with stripping staff; stack, count, and label completed work for downstream departments.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues, perform minor repairs, and report complex machinery malfunctions to supervisors or maintenance teams.
• Clean and lubricate machinery and complete routine preventive maintenance.
• Safely load and unload materials using pallet jacks and approved material-handling tools.
• Follow safety protocols, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and proper PPE use, and keep the work area hazard-free.
• Log run counts, make-ready duration, downtime, and waste, and report production progress to supervisors.
• Assist in training team helpers and peer operators, and perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• HSA and telemedicine services.
• Company-provided group life insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, supplemental life, hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid company holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program with free 24/7 support, including crisis intervention, individual, marital, and family counseling, financial guidance, senior care support, and educational workshops.

What This Job Offers

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