Die Cutter - Training on 1st shift for 2nd shift

Kenmore Envelope Company, Inc•Richmond, VA

1d•$17 - $18

About The Position

The Die Cutter produces envelope blanks that meet company quality standards while maximizing production and minimizing downtime. The role involves setting up and operating die-cutting machines, maintaining product quality, identifying and addressing machine issues, completing production paperwork, and communicating equipment and job status between shifts. The employee also performs routine maintenance, keeps the machine and work area clean, and follows company safety policies and procedures. Training is on 1st shift for 2nd shift.

Requirements

Ability to stand for most of the shift.
Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions.
Ability to reach with hands and arms.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Check the previous shift’s work for quality and correctness and notify a supervisor of any issues.
Maintain the quality of envelope blanks throughout each job by following company quality control procedures.
Set up die-cutting machines for each job with minimal downtime.
Keep machines cutting at an optimum rate to meet or exceed production targets while maintaining quality standards.
Identify machine malfunctions, troubleshoot, and correct them in a timely manner.
Promptly notify a supervisor when maintenance or repairs are needed beyond what the die cutter can complete.
Keep the die-cutting machine and surrounding area neat and clean.
Complete production paperwork and pull samples as directed.
Communicate equipment status, job status, and other relevant information to outgoing and incoming shifts.
Perform routine maintenance on die-cutting machines as directed by a supervisor.
Return envelope dies to the correct cabinet slots.
Cross-train on other cutting equipment as time and production allow and as assigned by management.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Follow company safety policies and procedures.