Die Cutter Production Lead

Qualified Staffing; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation available

Job summary

Qualified Staffing in Sheboygan, WI is seeking a Die Cutter / Production Lead to oversee die-cutting operations, ensure accurate alignment, and coordinate with print and die departments to meet production schedules.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least three years as a die cutter pressman lead, ability to read instructions, operate PIV, and communicate effectively with teams to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years as a die cutter pressman lead.
• Full knowledge of die-cutting procedures.
• Must be able to operate Power Industrial Vehicles (PIV).
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and prepare routine paperwork.
• Strong math and measurement skills; ability to compute rates and use measuring devices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate die-cutting processes and ensure sheet alignment.
• Follow factory tickets and communicate with print and die departments.
• Inspect sheets for creases and cut marks; resolve discrepancies with supervisor.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed at the end of each production job.
• Mentor the feeder operator and assign duties.
• Maintain smooth workflow through coordination with supervision, pressmen, and pre-make-ready staff.

Skills

Die cutting

PIV operation

Communication

Measurements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power Industrial Vehicles (PIV)

Job description

DIE CUTTER / Production Lead

Wages: $27 - $28/hour plus shift premium

Shift/Hours: Mon -Fri, 2pm-10pm

Relocation available

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communication with other departments in the layout and production of incoming jobs is essential.
• When receiving a job to be die cut, instructions to be followed are detailed on the Factory Ticket submitted to the die cutting dept.
• Inspection of proper sheet alignment is made by the pressman.
• The die for this particular job is placed into the die cutting press and sheets are run through the machine to insure that creases and cut marks are in the proper place for the manufacture of the finished product.
• If any discrepancies arise in the manufacture of the die, the pressman will get in contact with the supervisor.
• When the job is in production, a sheet from each load must be inspected by the pressman to ensure all creases and cuts are still in proper perspective for the finished product.
• Other functions include the communication between the print dept. and the die cutting dept.
• When the print department is ready to produce a printed job, final approval must be given by the die cutting dept. to ensure the layout of the print will conform to the die that has been produced by the die making dept.
• At the end of the production job on the die cutter, the lead pressman must have all the proper paperwork completed before going on to the next job.
• Helps to mentor the operation of the person running the feeder end of the die cutter and designates the different duties assigned to the feeder.
• The pressman must have good communication with the employees in pre-make-ready so if any problems do arise, the situation can be resolved before the die is locked in position on the press.
• A working relationship between supervision, pressmen, and pre-make-ready is a necessity to maintain a smooth workflow.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree
• Three years' experience as a Die Cutter Pressman Lead.
• Full knowledge of all die-cutting procedures must be known and understood.
• Must be able to operate Power Industrial Vehicles (PIV).
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions for the performance of production jobs, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to write routine reports and necessary paperwork affiliated with the job. Able to communicate and explain to different sources the operation and capabilities of the die cutting machines.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate and percent. Common knowledge in the use of measuring devices and calculators.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work and physical environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration and always exposed to airborne dust particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.