Die Cutter Operator: Precision Packaging (Day Shift)

Opal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Opal Specialty Packaging is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Die Cutter Operator to join our Orchard Hills facility, with experience on Bobst or Eterna flatbed die-cutters. You will set up, run, and maintain high-precision die-cutting machinery to produce premium packaging.

This is a day shift role, Monday to Thursday 6am–2:30pm and Friday 6am–12pm, with responsibilities including quality checks, tooling inspection, and solving setup or run issues to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical reasoning
• Attention to detail
• Troubleshooting machine settings
• Good communication and team attitude

Responsibilities

• Set up, run and maintain Bobst or Eterna flatbed die-cutters to spec
• Perform quality checks for cutting, creasing, stripping and blanking
• Monitor run speeds to optimize efficiency and minimize waste
• Inspect dies, stripping tools and counter-plates before/after runs
• Identify and resolve operational issues or defects during production
• Carry out routine preventative maintenance and keep the area clean
• Follow safety protocols including LOTO and machine guarding

Tools

Bobst die-cutters

Eterna die-cutters

High Risk Work Licence (LF)

Job description

Opal Specialty Packaging is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Die Cutter Operator to join our Orchard Hills facility, with experience on Bobst or Eterna flatbed die-cutters. You will set up, run, and maintain high-precision die-cutting machinery to produce premium packaging.

This is a day shift role, Monday to Thursday 6am–2:30pm and Friday 6am–12pm, with responsibilities including quality checks, tooling inspection, and solving setup or run issues to meet production targets.