Die Cutter Operator

Dgiusa; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA options

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Safety-focused team environment

Paid meal and rest breaks

Job summary

Diamond in Minnesota is seeking a Die Cutter Operator to program and set up die cutting equipment, run jobs, and perform routine maintenance to ensure customer specifications are met.

The role requires reading job tickets, maintaining quality checks, and adjusting machinery to optimize production. This is a 2nd shift position (Mon-Thu; 1:45pm-11:45pm) in a temperature-controlled plant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of die cutter operation experience.
• Experience with set-up, operation and maintenance of die cutting machinery.
• Ability to read and follow job tickets and customer specs.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on die cutting equipment.
• Read, interpret, and follow job tickets and customer specifications.
• Perform quality checks and monitor operations for defects.
• Adjust and fine-tune equipment to meet quality standards.
• Complete production documentation and track quantities.
• Communicate status and issues with Production Leadership.
• Collaborate with team to maintain production efficiency.

Skills

Die cutting experience

Read job tickets

Quality checks

Machine setup

Mechanical aptitude

Team communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Brausse

Bobst

Sanwa

Kluge

Heidelberg

Job description

Description

Why you will enjoy working with Diamond:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Great health benefits include Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, HSA and FSA options, a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, a 529 CollegeSavings Plan, and Life Benefits
• Employer contributions to an HSA
• A close-knit team environment
• Monthly staff appreciation drawings, quarterly staff lunches and annual holiday events
• Paid time off and holidays to promote a work-life balance
• A clean and safe working manufacturing environment
• Temperature and humidity-controlled environment
• Casual dress code, free company shirts
• Paid meal and rest breaks
• Referral bonuses
• Volunteer overtime opportunities

Job Summary: A Die Cutter Operator is responsible for programming and setting up the die cutter with correct die, stripping and blanking, tooling, operating the machine, performing routine maintenance on the machine, and troubleshooting any issues. The die cutter operator will also perform quality checks to ensure the customer specifications are being met.This position works 2nd shift: Monday-Thursday; 1:45pm-11:45pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on die cutting equipment
• Read, interpret, and follow job tickets, work orders, and customer specifications
• Perform quality checks and continuously monitor machine operations to identify defects or malfunctions
• Make precise adjustments and fine-tune equipment to ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications
• Accurately complete production documentation, including job time tracking and quantities produced
• Communicate effectively with Production Leadership regarding job status, issues, and performance
• Collaborate with team members and assist co-workers as needed to support production efficiency
• Follow all safety rules, regulations, and company policies at all times
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• 3- 5 years experience operating a die cutter (Brausse, Bobst, Sanwa, Kluge, Heidelberg)
• Prior experience with set-up, operation, and maintenance of die cutting machinery
• Experience working with dies, plates, stripping, blanking, and tooling setups
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets, work orders, and production specifications
• Skilled in performing machine adjustments and fine-tuning to meet quality standards
• Basic mechanical aptitude for routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, to support production and measurement tasks
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control standards
• Ability to perform continuous quality checks during production runs
• Understanding of production efficiency and minimizing downtime
• Strong communication skills with Production Leadership and team members
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment
• Willingness to assist co-workers to support overall production goals
• Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
• Commitment to workplace safety rules, regulations, and company policies
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends as needed to support business needs