Die Maker Assistant 3rd Shift

Smurfit-Westrock; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Die Maker Assistant for the 3rd shift. You will assist in producing top quality die boards for manufacturing, assemble strippers, and inspect dies, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

You should have a high school diploma or GED, experience in carpentry, metal work, and machinery, and be able to read safety rules and operating instructions. Overtime is required and drug screening applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior carpentry and metal work experience preferred.
• Prior machinery and manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assembling and inspecting dies and related components.
• Stage dies and strippers for processing and pickup.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Follow company policies and procedures; participate in drug screening.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Metal work experience

Machinery experience

Prior manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Shift: 3 rd shift

Summary:

The Die Maker Assistant position is responsible for assisting in producing top quality Die Boards for Manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Responsible for assembling and inspecting strippers and adding proper rubber to dies.
• Assemble and inspect rubber dies.
• Stage dies and strippers for receiving to pick up.
• Revise and repair die and strippers.
• Cut corrugated samples on roller press.
• Maintain inventory and stock supplies.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED minimum.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient Microsoft Office computer skills to include Outlook, Word and Excel.

Other Qualifications

• Prior carpentry and metal work experience
• Prior machinery experience
• Previous manufacturing experience

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.