Pre-Make Ready Operator

AUTAJON GROUP; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO 15 days

401(k)

Profit sharing

Job summary

Cultech, Inc. in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking a Pre-Make Ready Operator to prepare dies and plates for die-cutting machines, lock up dies, and ensure tooling and materials are properly prepared for production.

Responsibilities include setting up stamping/embossing chases, inspecting dies, labeling, and maintaining 5S housekeeping while following safety and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• Knowledge of and experience in operating a hand jack.
• Basic mechanical aptitude/skills.
• Basic level of English.
• Ability to read and understand a Job Bag.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Excellent manual dexterity.
• Demonstrate initiative in problem solving.
• Must be attentive to detail and have excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Pre-make ready dies and counter plates and set up bottom stripping pins/blanker tooling.
• Inspect dies for proper cut off knives and nicks; ensure rubber is in good shape.
• Lock up dies on stamping and embossing chase using die-coordinator and/or vinyl.
• Check tooling for wear and ensure parts are properly laid and functioning.
• Utilize schedule to retrieve correct information for each job.
• Input data on new dies and search for existing dies in the system.
• Properly label dies and maintain organization in storage areas.
• Use hand tools as needed to prepare for die cutting operation.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Basic math skills

Basic English

Read and understand job bag

Hand jack operation

Manual dexterity

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand jack

Table saw

Jigsaw

Job description

Autajon is a family-owned industrial group, where each employee is a "Connected Entrepreneur".

Well-established in the Luxury Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Wines & Spirits and Confectionery & Specialties markets, we are broadening our international presence by integrating locally-active sites that share our DNA. Together, we are committed to supporting our customers by providing them with high-performance, sustainable services in the world of cases, labels, boxes and point-of-sale displays.

With more than 50 years of know-how, we create customized, innovative solutions that are always responsive to environmental and social issues. We employ more than 4,000 people across 41 human-scale sites, who contribute to generate sales of 800 millions euros.

Authentic, sharing common values, we recruit individuals who are looking for a personal and collective adventure.

Pre-Make Ready Operator

Autajon Cultech : Cultech Inc. is located in South Plainfield, NJ just 30 minutes outside of Newark, NJ and just 45 minutes from Times Square, making it a great place to raise a family in the suburbs while having the hustle and bustle of city life close by. Cultech is known for being one of the best custom luxury packaging companies currently engaged exclusively in fine fragrance and premium cosmetics. Cultech is also recognized for its high quality and as a leader in the creation of Mylar-laminated cartons. We provide enhanced graphics, custom formulated inks, hot stamping, embossing and silk-screening techniques to create distinctive packages with high visual appeal for the top brands around the world. We currently employ about 133 employees between two shifts, most of which work four-day work weeks.

As we continue to grow, Cultech will focus on expanding our client base and becoming more creative and innovative with new technologies and enhanced services. We remain dedicated to our values and committed to our employees.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Pre-Make Ready (PMR) Operator is responsible for getting jobs set up for the converting machines. This includes locking up dies on stamping and embossing chases and getting dies and plates prepared for die-cutting machines. He/She must consistently and efficiently perform and follow procedures in compliance to company, customer, and ISO standards.

Principal Job Responsibilities

• Pre-make ready dies and counter plates and set up bottom stripping pins blanker tooling .
• Inspect dies for proper cut off knives and nicks according to board caliper and also checking to make sure the rubber is in good shape.
• Lock up dies on stamping and embossing chase using die-coordinator and/or vinyl.
• Check tooling, i.e.: strippers, blankers, and counters for wear on pins, rubber, stamping and embossing dies and ensure all parts are laid and working correctly.
• Utilize schedule to retrieve correct information for each job.
• Clean and inspect or repair new and used dies and tooling.
• Input data on new dies and or search for existing dies using internal system.
• Properly label dies.
• Use hand tools including table saw and jigsaw to prepare for die cutting operation as needed.
• Break down jobs that have been completed and move back to the correct storage location.
• Maintain proper housekeeping using 5s procedures.
• Assist in converting as required.
• Read job bag to ensure they have the proper materials staged for each machine.
• Produce high quality work meeting established production standards.
• Chemicals used must be properly labeled at all times.
• Keep plate cleaning area well organized and ensure counters are returned to their proper location.
• Empty trash bins, sweep around the machine, pick up empty pallets around converting department and take them to the proper location.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by management or lead person.
• Consistently attentive to quality throughout manufacturing process.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Must learn and comply with all Cultech, Inc. safety rules; reference to employee handbook.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school education or GED required.
• Knowledge of and experience in operating a hand jack.
• Basic mechanical aptitude/skills.
• Basic level of English.
• Ability to read and understand a Job Bag.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Excellent manual dexterity.
• Demonstrate initiative in problem solving.
• Must be attentive to detail and have excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive manual tasks with frequent rotations.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow all job procedures and safety protocols.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees must fulfill the performance standards of this position and comply with policies, rules and procedures of Cultech, including those set out in the Employee Handbook or otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing) to employees. As necessary, employees are expected to manage waste and chemical products properly.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position and is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this position. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by Cultech management. Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments as requested by supervisors or management. The job responsibilities of this position may include cross training in other functions or positions to ensure satisfactory operation of the department or work area.

Benefits

Compensation: $18-$20 per hour, (based on experience)

• Full medical, dental, vision benefits with eligibility 1st of the month following date of hire.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Group life insurance paid by the company.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Twelve paid holidays in each full calendar year.
• 15 PTO (Paid Time Off) days prorated at entry and exit.
• Participation in our 401(K) plan with a 50% corporate match on the first 6 percent of the employee contribution with yearly profit-sharing distributions dependent on the Company's profitability and meeting its quality, safety and operational objectives.