Die Cutting Assistant (56530)

MILL ROCK PACKAGING•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

MRP is searching for a passionate and agile Die Cutter Assistant who is a problem-solvers and excited by challenges and the opportunity to build something great with us. As a Die Cutter Assistant in the Cutting Department, you will be responsible to support our Operations Teams in setting up tooling, assisting in machine change-overs, and moving loads in and out of the die cutter. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend safety and operational instructions, procedures, and policies.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to carry out detailed written and/or verbal instructions and operational procedures.
Problem-solving and analysis abilities involving concrete variables in standard situations.
Basic computer skills are necessary to read work instructions, record job data, and follow work schedules.
Effective time management skills.
Attention to detail.
Mechanical and technical aptitude.
Ability to work required overtime as needed.
Ability to interpret product layouts and production specifications.
Ability to read and interpret a tape measure and measurements with speed and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Paperboard folding carton industry experience preferred.
Mechanical background preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Die Cutting Operator by preparing loads for die cutting, checking product part number and loading stock into the feeder.
Off-load die cutter and inspect every load of die cut product for die cutting and printing errors.
Perform quality checks in full compliance with all requirements of the quality system.
Use centerline system to perform proper tooling setups.
Setup top strippers, bottom stripping pins, as well as top and bottom blankers.
Store die cutting tooling and maintain order in the tooling storage areas.
Maintain a clean and organized work area, clean die cutters, tooling and die cutting area during idle times.
Assist with routine die cutter maintenance, including thoroughly cleaning machine during scheduled maintenance times.
Other duties as assigned.
Possess an ability to work together as a Die Cutting Team and embrace how your job impacts the whole team.
You are the person “behind the scenes” making it happen.
Can accept feedback and use it to grow in your position.
Adept at working with your hands on tooling and machines.
Basic computer skills are necessary to read work instructions, record job data, and follow work schedules.
Excellent endurance to stand and move about the work area all day.