DIE MOUNTER - 3rd Shift

KDV Label Co.; Waukesha, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(K) with Matching

Paid Time Off

Monthly Attendance Bonus Program

Employee Assistance Program

Company Events

Job summary

KDV Label Co. is seeking a Press Helper in Wisconsin to support high‑quality label production on the shop floor. You will pull dies, inspect for damage, and prepare dies for press runs, helping to keep presses running smoothly and efficiently.

The role requires lifting heavy dies, following safety procedures, and collaborating with the team to meet production schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift dies that can weigh 50 lbs or more, up to 90 lbs.
• Basic math skills including add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to read a ruler for measurements and alignment.

Responsibilities

• Pull dies for each job and verify readiness for press run.
• Inspect dies for damage and report needed repairs.
• Prepare dies and mount/dismount as jobs are scheduled.
• Coordinate with shipping for retooling if required.
• Maintain safe, clean and orderly work area.

Skills

Physical stamina

Basic math

Ruler reading

Job description

More pay with relevant or manufacturing experience

At KDV Label, we’re passionate about what we do and hold ourselves, and one another, accountable to living our core values each day: craftsmanship, care, collaboration, and creativity. This creates a friendly and rewarding work environment where you can grow your career and truly be part of the team.

KDV Label has production facilities in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Loveland, Colorado, and Sugar Grove, Illinois. We have become a leader in the label industry by maintaining our strong reputation for quality, consistency, and performance.

As a Press Helper, you will be on the front lines of producing high-quality labels for our customers. Our Press Helpers are critical in preparing print jobs and keeping our presses running. This is an excellent position to start a successful career in print!

Job Summary:

Pulls all dies for jobs as orders are scheduled into the computer system. Dies are checked to make sure they are in good shape for a press run. If die need to be retooled, fill out paperwork and take to the shipping. Dies are taken to the appropriate press when jobs are scheduled. Dies are mounted into press and removed from press when jobs are completed. All dies are to be re-filed at the completion of the job.

Essential functions:

• Ability to lift dies that frequently weigh 50 pounds, occasionally up to 90 pounds.
• Pull all dies for each job ordered and inspect for damage.
• Perform routine operations related to Press Helper when Die Mounting complete.
• Request repair for damaged dies.
• Perform routine material handling duties, including but not limited to, hand trucks.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Demonstrated good safety record.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.

Qualifications:

• Ability to handle physical workload on average 50lbs, maximum weight 90lbs
• Basic math skills needed, including add, subtract, multiply, divide.
• Ability to read a ruler.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(K) with Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Monthly Attendance Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Events

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of KDV Label to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all candidates and employees regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.