Experienced Die Cutter- Training on 1st shift for 2nd / 3rd shift

Kenmore Envelope Company•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Die Cutter sets up and operates die-cutting machines to produce envelope blanks that meet quality standards and production targets. The role includes inspecting work from the previous shift, monitoring product quality, troubleshooting machine issues, and performing routine maintenance. The Die Cutter maintains a clean and safe work area, completes production paperwork, pulls samples, and communicates equipment and job status during shift handoffs. Training is provided on first shift for work on second or third shift. The position requires standing for the shift, repetitive hand and wrist motions, reaching, regular lifting of up to 50 pounds, and may involve overtime.

Requirements

Ability to read a ruler.
Ability to maintain product quality and follow quality-control procedures.
Ability to set up, operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on die-cutting machines.
Ability to meet production targets while maintaining quality standards.
Ability to complete production paperwork and communicate effectively across shift handoffs.
Ability to stand for the shift, perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, reach with hands and arms, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
Must follow company safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Check the previous shift’s work for quality and correctness and notify a supervisor of 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.
Operate machines at an optimum rate to meet or exceed production targets while maintaining quality standards.
Identify machine malfunctions, troubleshoot them, and make timely corrections.
Promptly notify a supervisor when machine maintenance or repairs exceed 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 assigned by management.
Follow company safety policies and procedures.
Stand for the shift, perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, reach with hands and arms, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds; overtime may be required.