Die-Cutter Operator: Precision Packaging + Great Benefits

Sun Print Solutions, a Sun Litho Company; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stability with Momentum

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sun Print Solutions, a Sun Litho Company, in Utah seeks an experienced Die Cutter Operator to join our production team. You will set up, operate, and maintain die-cutting machinery to produce folding cartons, labels, and packaging with precision.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of die-cutting experience, strong math skills, reads job tickets, and can work four 10-hour shifts. Collaboration with press and shipping is essential, with safety and quality priorities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–3 years of die-cutting or related print-finishing experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Ability to work four 10-hour shifts each week, with flexibility to work overtime as production demands require.
• Strong working math skills (fractions, decimals) and experience using precision tools like rulers, calipers, and gauges.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret job tickets, dielines, and production paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Review job tickets, dielines, proofs, and work orders to establish proper machine setups and production processes.
• Set up and operate die-cutting equipment (including MK Heidelberg 40-inch press with blanker) by mounting dies, adjusting pressure and make-ready, and installing cutting, creasing, and stripping tools.
• Run test sheets and inspect initial pieces against proofs to ensure registration, cuts, and scores meet strict tolerance standards.
• Monitor live production runs, adjusting speed and machine settings to maintain consistent output quality.

Skills

Die-cutting experience

Machine setup

Reading dielines

Math skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MK Heidelberg 40-inch press with blanker

Calipers / gauges

Pallet jacks / material handling

Job description

Sun Print Solutions, a Sun Litho Company, in Utah seeks an experienced Die Cutter Operator to join our production team. You will set up, operate, and maintain die-cutting machinery to produce folding cartons, labels, and packaging with precision.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of die-cutting experience, strong math skills, reads job tickets, and can work four 10-hour shifts. Collaboration with press and shipping is essential, with safety and quality priorities.