2nd Shift Die Maker

Quad; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Quad is seeking a Die Maker in Spartanburg, SC to support our specialty packaging operation. This long‑term, full‑time hourly role covers a 2nd shift after training on the 1st shift, building and maintaining dies and tooling for folding cartons and related products.

You will collaborate with structural designers and manufacturing teams to ensure accuracy, troubleshoot tooling issues, and maintain records to keep production running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to understand measurements, specifications, and manufacturing instructions.
• Ability to train on 1st shift and transition to a long-term 2nd-shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Build die boards using the Gerber Profile.
• Operate the rule bender to produce finished dies.
• Rubber and pre-press dies for production.
• Build new dies and modify existing tooling.
• Verify tooling dimensions and specifications for accuracy.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and support production needs.
• Maintain die inventory, records, and revision documentation.
• Keep dies and tooling organized and production-ready.
• Support continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

English comprehension

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Gerber Profile

Die cutters

Job description

As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.

Die Maker

Hourly Position | Permanent 2nd Shift | Train on 1st Shift

Mechanically inclined and enjoy building, troubleshooting, and working with precision? Turn those skills into a specialized career at Quad.

Quad is hiring a Die Maker to support our specialty packaging operation. In this hands‑on role, you'll build and maintain the tooling used to produce folding cartons, corrugated packaging, labels, inserts, and other printed products.

You'll work with structural designers and manufacturing teams to create accurate, high‑quality dies that keep production running efficiently.

Schedule: This is a long‑term 2nd‑shift position. Training will take place on 1st shift before transitioning to your regular 2nd‑shift schedule.

Job Type: Full‑time, hourly

What You'll Do

• Build die boards using the Gerber Profile
• Operate the rule bender to produce finished dies
• Rubber and pre‑press dies for production
• Build new dies and modify existing tooling
• Verify tooling dimensions and specifications for accuracy
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and support production needs
• Maintain die inventory, records, and revision documentation
• Keep dies and tooling organized and production‑ready
• Support continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on problem‑solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to understand measurements, specifications, and manufacturing instructions
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to follow job instructions, safety procedures, and production documentation
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to train on 1st shift and transition to a long‑term 2nd‑shift schedule

Preferred:

One or more years of experience working with die cutters or making die‑cutting dies. Experience in packaging, printing, converting, tooling, machining, or similar manufacturing environments is also valuable.

Why Quad?

This is an opportunity to learn and develop a specialized manufacturing skill while working with the tooling behind high‑quality printed packaging.

If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy precision work, and take pride in building something with your hands, we want to hear from you.

Build the tools. Solve the challenges. Build your career at Quad..

We offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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