Die-Cutter Operator: Precision Packaging

Smurfit-Westrock; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts or health-s

Retirement savings plans

Paid sick leave as required by law

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Die Cutter Operator to set up, run, and maintain die-cutting equipment for high-quality, on-spec products. You will read job tickets, monitor performance, perform make-ready procedures, and ensure a safe, clean work environment.

Candidates should have 2+ years in die-cutting or similar manufacturing roles, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work overtime as needed. Safety and quality are central to this role in a fast-paced plant setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating die-cutting or similar manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, safety procedures, and production documents.
• Basic math skills and data entry for production records.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate die-cutting equipment according to job specs and production requirements.
• Read job tickets to determine setup requirements and operating instructions.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust to maintain quality and production standards.

Skills

Die-cutting experience

Read job tickets

Troubleshooting

Machine maintenance

Quality inspection

Data entry basics

Attention to detail

Overtime readiness

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Die Cutter Operator to set up, run, and maintain die-cutting equipment for high-quality, on-spec products. You will read job tickets, monitor performance, perform make-ready procedures, and ensure a safe, clean work environment.

Candidates should have 2+ years in die-cutting or similar manufacturing roles, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work overtime as needed. Safety and quality are central to this role in a fast-paced plant setting.