Die Cut Operator

OhioMeansJobs Highland County; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingate Packaging in Washington Court House, OH, seeks a Die Cut Operator to lead a team in safety, quality and productivity during the production of paperboard packaging.

You will read production orders, set up dies, inspect samples, and ensure products meet specifications while maintaining clean, organized work areas and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Basic electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read standard and metric tape measures
• Experience operating production equipment
• Ability to work as part of team
• Reading comprehension

Responsibilities

• Lead your team in safety, quality and productivity during production
• Read production order forms and produce products to specifications
• Perform press make ready and adjust for new product sheets
• Inspect sample cuts for conformance to specs
• Flag and isolate defective materials when cutting problems occur
• Prepare, store and repair dies and maintain equipment
• Maintain housekeeping and safe work area
• Train assistants and participate in continuous improvement projects
• Communicate with plant personnel to solve production problems as a team
• Operate powered industrial equipment such as sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks
• Record data on paperwork and computers as required

Skills

Basic electro-mechanical

Tape measure reading

Operating production equipment

Teamwork

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Degree or GED

Tools

Bobst Die Cutter

Job description

Die Cut Operator

Full-time

Wingate Packaging

Washington Court House

Summary:

As a Sheet fed Die Cut Operator, you will lead your respective team in safety, quality and productivity during the production of paperboard packaging.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities:

• Arrive at work on time and during scheduled hours, working additional overtime as needed.
• Follow all written procedures. Report discrepancies in procedures to the Operations Manager.
• Maintain good personal hygiene. Wear designated uniform maintained in good condition.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required; refer to job-specific work instructions.
• Perform all work in a safe manner. Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Listen to, follow and relay written and verbal instructions in English.
• Read production order forms and produce products according to company and customer specifications
• Responsible for press make ready: adjust press to accommodate for new product sheets being cut (set feeder, lock up die, set stripper, blanker, and delivery).
• Inspect sample cuts to determine conformity to specifications and quality requirements.
• When cutting problems are encountered, Pressman is to flag and isolate poorly produced materials (all defective loads are to be tagged).
• Preparation, storage and repair of dies.
• Place finished work on designated pallets for next downstream process.
• Performs all tasks according to the production schedule.
• Use quality instruments to measure quality with industry-specific equipment
• Read tape measure in metric and standard measurement systems
• Continuously perform visual inspections to ensure product meets or exceeds customer specifications.
• Count items accurately to maintain accurate inventory of materials produced, supplies used and available inventory
• Perform minor maintenance such as oiling/lubricating machine parts
• Attend required training and/or meetings: safety, quality and productivity
• Train assistant operators and others, as required, to achieve company objectives
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects
• Communicate with other plant personnel to solve production problems, as a team
• Operate powered industrial equipment such as sit-down forklifts, clamp trucks and walk-behind pallet jacks
• Record safety, quality, production and maintenance data on various paperwork and computers as required
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the entire facility
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education | High School Degree or GED
• Experience | A minimum of 2 years’ experience operating a Bobst or equivalent Sheet fed Die cutter is preferred.

Requirements:

Abilities, knowledge, and skills required are as follows:

• Basic electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read standard and metric tape measures
• Experience operating production equipment
• Ability to work as part of team
• Reading comprehension

Physical Expectations:

• Sit less than 1 hour and both stand or walk for 5-7 hours.
• Frequently lift/carry less than 40 lbs.
• Occasionally lift/ carry more than 40 lbs.
• Have moderate manual dexterity.

Work Environment:

All work is performed in an indoor, climate and temperature controlled, packaging facility with close proximity to heavy and hazardous machinery.