Die Cut Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Die Cutter Operator to ensure proper setup, operation, and maintenance of the die cutting equipment. You will review orders, adjust settings, and maintain safety standards while coordinating with leads and supervisors.

The role requires basic computer skills, attention to detail, and strong communication to report quality issues and ensure smooth production flow.

Qualifications

• Must follow standard operating procedures throughout make ready, operation and maintenance of die cutter.
• Basic computer skills required to document setup and maintenance.
• Excellent communication with supervisors and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assure SOPs are followed during make ready, operation and maintenance of the die cutter.
• Review work orders, blueprints, specifications to determine settings or adjustments.
• Maintain safe work environment in the cutting department.
• Lead setup, operation and preventive maintenance on die cutters.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Spot sheets setup

Tools

Die cutting machinery

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. WestRock is a global leader in packaging and packaging solutions. Our fresh insights, innovative products, global manufacturing, and unparalleled service make us the partner of choice for many of the world’s most admired brands in the healthcare, beauty and personal care, food, beverage, home and garden, and tobacco industries. We develop products and solutions that not only grow our customers’ brands, but also improve our - and their - customers’ quality of life. No matter where we’re doing business, we do things the right way - with a focus on integrity, sustainability, and positively contributing to the communities in which our employees live and work.

Tasks And Duties

• Assure that the standard operating procedures are being followed throughout the make ready, operation and maintenance of the die cutter.
• Make sure that the documentation pertaining to the set-up, operation and maintenance is correctly filled out.
• Review work orders, blueprints, specifications and job samples to determine settings or adjustments to the cutting machines.
• Basic computer skills.
• Maintain safe work habit and environment in the cutting department.
• Serve as the leader to set-up, operate and compete maintenance on the die cutters.
• Oversee the operation of the die cutter from feed through delivery.
• Perform fine tune adjustments during production.
• Work directly with leads, supervisors and department managers.
• Communicate quality issues with operators, leads, supervisors and managers.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to continuously stand and walk.
• Bend, twist, squat and kneel throughout shift.
• Use hands to grasp, push and pull.
• Work at or below level.
• See fine details to scores, perks, nicks as well as color and printing defects.
• Ability to setup a die cutter to various types of layouts.
• Lift 25 lbs. regularly, 50 lbs. occasionally and 75 lbs. rarely.
• Ability to build spot sheets and setup stripping units on blankets.
• Ability to setup machine for maximum speed.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify problems and come up with solutions and/or conclusions.
• Determine operating errors and come up with a solution.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Additional hours to cover vacation and absences.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.