Die Cutter

Social Influence LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,440 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

A large printing and packaging company in Philadelphia is looking for experienced Die Cutter Operators to join their team. The role involves ensuring quality production, assisting with machine operations, and maintaining production records. Candidates should have basic math skills and preferably a working knowledge of cutting presses. This is a full-time position offering $25 to $31 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Prefer working knowledge of cutting press.

Responsibilities

• Work with the operator to ensure quality cartons are produced safely.
• Adjust the press for new product sheets being cut.
• Assist with loading dies into the cutting press.
• Inspect quality of each load run.
• Flag and isolate poorly produced materials.
• Make proper corrections before continuing the order.
• Remove cut loads from press using a hand truck.
• Maintain written records of production.

Skills

Ability to read, understand, and follow job jacket instructions

Knowledge of safety devices

Coordination and speed in performing the job

Education

Working knowledge of cutting press

Tools

Bobst Cutting Press

Electric hand truck

Job description

Overview

A large Philadelphia full-service printing & packaging company looking for experienced Die Cutter Operators to join our team.

Responsibilities

• In accordance with company policies and procedures, work with the operator to assure quality cartons are produced and machine speeds and customer standards are maintained safely.
• Responsible for press make ready: adjust the press to accommodate for new product sheets being cut (set feeder, lock up die, set stripper, blanker, and delivery).
• Assisting Operator or Lead with loading dies (weighing approx. 150 lbs) into cutting press.
• Inspect quality of each load run: responsible for checking random sheets from each cut load to ensure for quality.
• When cutting problems are encountered, Pressman is to flag and isolate poorly produced materials (all defective loads are to be tagged).
• Pressman is to make proper corrections before continuing the order.
• Remove cut loads from press by use of hand truck.
• Maintain written records of production. Records of waste, production time, waiting time etc...Are to be kept.
• Responsible for running press as efficiently as possible.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, understand and follow job jacket instructions.
• Knowledge of location and use of all safety devices in area.
• Must be coordinated to perform job safely and quickly.

Use of Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software

• Bobst Cutting Press, electric hand truck, and company provided tooling.

Education and Experience

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Prefer working knowledge of cutting press.

Job Type and Compensation

Job Type: Full-time

$25 - $31 an hour