Experienced Die Cutter- Training on 1st shift for 2nd / 3rd shift

Kenmore Envelope Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenmore Envelope Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced die-cutting operator in Richmond, VA. This role involves setting up die cutting machines, monitoring production quality, and maintaining equipment according to the supervisor's directions.

You will read rulers, troubleshoot malfunctions, keep the work area clean, and communicate status across shifts to ensure on-time production. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and participate in routine

Responsibilities

• Ability to read a ruler.
• Check work of previous shift for quality & correctness and notify supervisor of any issues
• Set up die cutting machines for each job with minimal downtime
• Keep machines cutting at optimum rate to meet or exceed production targets while maintaining quality standards
• Identify machine malfunctions, troubleshoot, and correct in a timely manner
• Notify a supervisor promptly when machines need maintenance/repairs above what can be completed by the die cutter
• Keep die cutting machine and area around machine neat & clean
• Fill out production paperwork and pull samples as directed
• Communicate with outgoing shift and incoming shift regarding equipment status, job status, and any other relevant information
• Perform routine maintenance on die cutting machines as directed by supervisor
• Be attentive to placing envelope dies back in the correct cabinet slots
• Duties include standing for the shift, repetitive hand & wrist motions, reaching with hands and arms, regular lifting of up to 50 pounds, and possibly working overtime
• Cross train on other cutting equipment as time and production allows and as assigned by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management from time to time
• Execute the responsibilities of this position following company safety policies and company procedures

Job description

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Abiltiy to read a ruler
• 1. Check work of previous shift for quality & correctness and notify supervisor of any issues
• 2. Check and maintain the quality of the envelope blanks throughout each job by following company quality control procedures
• 3. Set up die cutting machines for each job with minimal downtime
• 4. Keep machines cutting at optimum rate to meet or exceed production targets while maintaining quality standards
• 5. Identify machine malfunctions, troubleshoot, and correct in a timely manner
• 6. Notify a supervisor promptly when machines need maintenance/repairs above what can be completed by the die cutter
• 7. Keep die cutting machine and area around machine neat & clean
• 8. Fill out production paperwork and pull samples as directed
• 9. Communicate with outgoing shift and incoming shift regarding equipment status, job status, and any other relevant information
• 10. Perform routine maintenance on die cutting machines as directed by supervisor
• 11. Be attentive to placing envelope dies back in the correct cabinet slots
• 12. Duties include standing for the shift, repetitive hand & wrist motions, reaching with hands and arms, regular lifting of up to 50 pounds, and possibly working overtime
• 13. Cross train on other cutting equipment as time and production allows and as assigned by management.
• 14. Perform other duties as assigned by management from time to time
• 15. Execute the responsibilities of this position following company safety policies and company procedures