Operator, Die Cutter

Imagine; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Imagine Group in Minnesota is seeking a die cutting operator responsible for setting up and running die-cutting equipment, maintaining quality and productivity, and upholding a positive work attitude.

The role requires following procedures, reporting issues, keeping the work area clean, and flexing hours with overtime as needed; you will use ELF systems to record time and quantities and help manage glue inventory.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent/Technical or equivalent experience.
• 1 year die cutting experience on any material.
• Ability to measure in fractions of inches up to 32nds.
• Basic Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Reliability through attendance, punctuality, and attention to workstation.
• Supports a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of production materials.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and run die cutting equipment.
• Maintain standard of quality.
• Report any problems and/or discrepancies to the die cutting assistant/department manager.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Work overtime when needed.
• Report accurate time and quantities using the “ELF” systems.
• Be responsible for maintaining glue inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Die cutting setup/operation

Written and oral instructions

Measurement in inches (fractions)

Basic math

Attendance and punctuality

Safety awareness

Production materials knowledge

Time/quantity tracking (ELF)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent/Technical

Job description

Job Summary

Set-up and run die cutting equipment, maintaining good quality, productivity, and work attitude.

Description

Set-up and run die cutting equipment, maintaining good quality, productivity, and work attitude.

SHIFT

Monday - Friday, 1:45 - 10:15pm

Job Description

• Set-up and run die cutting equipment.
• Maintain standard of quality.
• Report any problems and/or discrepancies to the die cutting assistant/department manager.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Work overtime when needed.
• Report accurate time and quantities using the “ELF” systems.
• Be responsible for maintaining glue inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

• High School diploma or equivalent/Technical or equivalent experience
• 1 year die cutting experience on any material.

Preferred Qualifications Of Position

• Large Format Die cutting experience.

Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to measure in fractions of inches up to and including 32nds.
• Ability to communicate/understand written as well as oral instructions.
• Ability to apply written instructions to machine set-up.
• Basic Math skills including skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Reliability through attendance, punctuality, and attention to workstation.
• Supports a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of production materials.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to visually inspect all work for defects and distinguish colors.
• Frequent reaching, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and stooping.
• Manual dexterity for repetitive work.
• Frequent walking and standing.
• Chemicals: N/A
• Travel: N/A

The Imagine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary Description

$25-35/hr