Lead Die Mounter

Smurfit Westrock plc; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (medical, dental, and

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Paid vacation (vacation days)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is hiring a Lead Die Mounter for a first shift role in Devens, MA. Responsible for mounting dies on die cutters, setting up, cleaning up, and improving operations. Requires safety mindset, ability to read a tape measure, and experience with high-speed, high-volume work.

Position offers health insurance, 401k with company match, life insurance, paid time off, and holidays. OT may be required, with potential for up to 12-hour shifts. Pay rate is $29.50/hr with benefits upon hire.

Qualifications

• A safety mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with high-speed, high-volume production lines.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work extended shifts when OT is needed.
• Ability to read a tape measure and identify product defects.
• Desire to work in a team environment and be flexible with OT including Saturdays.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: corrugated industry experience; die cutter or flexo operator experience; press and finishing exposure.

Responsibilities

• Mount printing dies and proof for accuracy and compare with other mounter’s work.
• Layout printing mounts and file printing mounts.
• Inspect and repair printing mounts and cutting dies with minimal production impact.
• Maintain ink inventory and store ink properly.
• Complete reports such as Production Data and Safety Data accurately and on time.
• Adhere to production schedule and suggest improvements to meet cost, quality and service goals.

Skills

Safety mindset

High-speed/high-volume work

Tape measure reading

Team player

OT including Saturdays

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Die Cutter

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.

Location: 51 Independence Drive, Devens, MA 01434

Overtime: could be daily or weekend as needed.

Pay: $29.50/hr

Build your Future with Smurfit Westrock Devens! We are looking for a Lead Die Mounter! This is a first shift role (5 am to 1 pm). Overtime may be required.

Our customers count on us to get their boxes right and delivered on time. Our Production Team members will safely perform a wide range of tasks, conducting quality checks, material set-up, machine set up and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely, attendance, demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a strong desire to learn manufacturing processes and operating complex high powered machinery.

Shift, Benefits and Compensation

• Pay rate $29.50/hr.
• This is a first shift role (5 am to 1 pm). Overtime may be required.
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) immediately upon hire
• 401k with company match, life Insurance and other benefits at 30 days
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Responsible for all activities associated with mounting the dies on die cutters including setup, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• File print cards in the proper sequence. Obsolete print cards as directed.
• Layout printing mounts.
• Mount printing dies and proof for accuracy and proof other mounter’s work for accuracy in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• File printing mounts and dies. Pull printing mounts and dies from files.
• Wash printing plates prior to filing.
• Inspect all incoming print mounts and cutting dies; repair as necessary with minimal loss of production.
• Report any necessary replacements of printing and cutting dies to Plant Superintendent as they are discovered.
• Proof all incoming cutting dies and “knock-offs.”
• Submit accurate ink inventory as scheduled, including piece kits.
• Receive and store ink in proper storage location daily.
• Pull machine line-ups as necessary.
• Separate, file and distribute load tags.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

What you need to succeed:

• A safety mindset
• Experience with high-speed, high-volume work
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and work in a fast-paced environment. Our facility is not climate controlled. You may work up to 12-hour shifts if OT is necessary.
• Attention to detail, able to read a tape measure & ability to identify product defects
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Willingness to work required OT including Saturdays
• High school diploma or GED.
• Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
  • Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
  • 6 months experience as a Press and Finishing Department.
  • 6 months experience in the Die Cutter or Flexo Operator.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications
• Product quality specifications
• Quality standards

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

The starting rate is $29.50 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. The application window is expected to close by 9/10/2026.

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.