Die Cutter

PD Instore

New Hope (MN)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 32,000

Full time

44 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Pension with Employer Contributions

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Group Life & AD&D Insurance

Career Advancement

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Recognition

English as a Second Language Education

Online Training Opportunities

Job summary

PD Instore is seeking a Die Cutter in Minnesota to set up and run die cutting presses, monitor quality, and coordinate with the team to maintain efficient production. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and proactive communication with management about potential issues.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and be prepared for the First (Day) shift with a willingness to travel between PD locations.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Beginner level experience in die cutting acceptable.
First shift (Day) available.
1 opening.
On-site work with standard safety rules.

Responsibilities

Set up dies and die presses for cutting.
Set up stripping unit on die press.
Obtain first off approval for cutting.
Monitor die-cutting defects and inform manager or production planner of issues.
Make alterations to dies as needed.
Operate forklift and move stock and supplies.
Follow safety and workplace policies.
Assist others with production operations as directed.
Perform routine maintenance and assist with equipment repairs.
Flex between jobs/buildings as directed by management.
Support a culture valuing family, innovation, collaboration and empowerment.

Skills

Die cutting knowledge

Die press setup

Make-ready dies

Follow directions

Focused

Forklift operation

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Workplace values

Travel willingness

Diversity commitment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The Die Cutter is responsible for setting up, adjusting, monitoring, and running die cutting presses and oversee the stripping of the die cut parts. The Die Cutter is responsible for detecting cutting defects and informing the manager of possible problems.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Rubbers and sets up dies
Sets-up die presses and makes ready for cutting
Sets-up stripping unit on die press
Get first off approved for cutting
Watch for Die cutting defects, and inform manager or production planner of possible problems
Ability to make die alterations
Use fork truck and other equipment to move stock and other supplies as needed.
Follow all safety and workplace rules and policies
Help others as directed or when needed with other production operations
Perform routine maintenance and assists with repairs of equipment
Flexibility to move between other jobs, job classifications and buildings as directed by management
Fosters a culture that values family, innovation, collaboration and empowerment
Follows all safety and workplace policies

Competencies and Skills

Technical Die Cutting knowledge
Be able to set up both the clam shell and semi-auto die press
Be able to make-ready dies for the press
Ability and willingness to follow verbal and written direction
Ability and willingness to stay focused on the job
Know how to use and operate fork trucks and other equipment need to arrange stocks and supplies
Ability to direct other on the team as needed to increase productivity
Ability to trouble shoot and solve problems that arise
Ability to demonstrate and apply our workplace values
Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment