Die Cut Operator

Golden West Packaging Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

Life insurance

401K plan with employer contribution

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Golden West Packaging Group in Sacramento, CA is seeking a dedicated Die Cutting Operator to run die cutting machines for corrugated and laminate materials. You will set up equipment, adjust dies, monitor quality, and lead a crew to meet production targets.

You will handle material loading, ensure minimal waste, document production data, and enforce safety standards on the shop floor. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with die cutting or corrugated manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain die cutting machines and dies.
• Inspect finished die-cut products against specifications on the job ticket.
• Load and position materials to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
• Monitor ink viscosity, registration and machine speed to reduce waste.
• Record production data, waste and downtime accurately.
• Lead and train crew on operations, safety procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Machine setup

Quality control

Material handling

Production monitoring

Record keeping

Team leadership

Job description

Job Location: Sacramento Facility - SACRAMENTO, CA 95826

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $23.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

The Role You’ll Play

Operate die cutting machines to cut corrugated and single face laminate materials.

What You’ll Do

• Setup and Adjustments: Perform setup and maintenance tasks, including adjusting machine settings, mounting cutting dies, print plates and ensure the machine is in good working condition.
• Quality Control: Inspect die cut products for accuracy and conformance to specifications on the job ticket, measuring dimensions and comparing them to standards.
• Material Handling: Load and position materials into the machine ensuring maximum utilization and minimal waste.
• Production monitoring: Monitor and optimize production for efficiency including adjusting ink viscosity, registration and speed to minimize waste.
• Record Keeping: Accurately record production data, waste and downtime into computer system.
• Team Leadership: Lead and train crew members on machine operations, safety procedures, and quality standards.

What You’ll Get

• A friendly, team-based, supportive work environment
• Competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and 401K plan with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning and support services
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off
• Progressive employee referral program
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Golden West Packaging Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Golden West Packaging Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

This is an hourly position. The pay range for this position is $23.00 to $28.00 per hour. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.