2nd Shift Die Mounter

Packaging Corporation of America•New Oxford, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves the repair, cleaning, and troubleshooting of dies, operating a standup forklift, and maintaining tooling equipment and stock. The Die Mounter will communicate with machine operators and supervisors regarding tooling issues and scheduling. Key responsibilities include repairing and modifying dies, managing die inventory, and ensuring dies are press-ready. The position also involves data input, maintaining documentation, and proactive equipment maintenance, while adhering to safety rules and company policies. Additional duties include managing print plates and flood mats, making ink, and performing other pre-press tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, walk, turn, and pivot
Ability to stand constantly, and frequently step up and down off forklift
Ability to constantly push/pull dies weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to recognize numbers and number sequences
Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends
Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic
Frequently works from heights while replacing and removing dies from racks
Ability to obtain and maintain PCA certified forklift license
Ability to read a tape measure
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously
Ability to work within a team, effectively communicating with members
Ability to prioritize work for maximum efficiency

Nice To Haves

Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment
Prior experience operating a forklift
Prior experience in die/tooling repair

Responsibilities

Responsible for the repair, cleaning and troubleshooting of dies
Operate a standup forklift safely and efficiently
Communicate with machine operators and supervisors on tooling issues and scheduling changes/problems
Maintain tooling equipment and stock for die repair, such as rule, rubber, adhesives, punches, numbers and matrix
Repair and/or modify dies using machine tools and hand tools
Responsible for maintaining die inventory, pulling and replacing die by number and location according to factory cards
Responsible for pulling and putting away dies for production machines as needed
Understand and follow instructions on factory card
Apply working knowledge of proper height rule for each machine
Installs matrix when needed
Assist Operators or Assistants with die repairs and pre-mount dies in chase - loaders and performs all other pre-press tasking when possible
Color codes dies for ease of press side use and removal
Inspect dies prior to run, ensuring the dies are press ready and all die components are present and in usable condition
Input data and maintain accurate documentation in computer system
Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs
Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment
Adhere to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures
Pull rotary cutting dies and plates away after run
Keep print plates and flood mats on production floor neatly placed and organized
Keep print plates separate from flood mats
Enter last run dates of plates and dies in excel for further records
Trash plates / dies when needed (18 months after last run)
Make ink when needed (usually weekends)
Keep availability list of open die racks and plate locations for new tooling
Break out 260 for breaks and lunches
Perform other duties, as needed