Precision Die-Cutting Operator

Fox Group; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Group, a leader in print finishing and packaging, is seeking a Die-Cutting Operator to set up, operate, and maintain die-cutting equipment while meeting customer specs and production schedules. You will help ensure safety, quality, and waste reduction across the process in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include installing and aligning dies, reading job jackets, supervising helpers, obtaining first-piece approval, performing quality pulls, and maintaining production logs.

Qualifications

• Experience operating die-cutting equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and color discrimination.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting/moving materials.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform line clearance according to SOPs and complete all Line Clearance (LC) Logs.
• Install and align dies, stripping units, blanking tools, and other press components as required.
• Have all necessary material staged at the machine.
• Read and understand job jacket instructions.
• Ensure customer sample is at the machine and that first piece approval matches the sample.
• Supervise helpers.
• Obtain sign-off on first piece approval by supervisor.
• Perform quality pulls as specified in department SOP.
• Complete production logs both for Fox and customer if required.
• Ensure machine is setup properly and running to specified rate and quality.
• Identify non-conforming products and place Quality Assurance inspect tags on load.
• Follow any customer specific requirements for manufacturing, quality, and shipping.
• Report any unclear or conflicting information to the department supervisor.
• Input load counts into Material Handling system and generate correct load tags.
• Ensure all loads contain Material Handling load tag.
• Request labels from shipping and apply to cartons if required.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Skills

Die-cutting experience

Independence & teamwork

Attention to detail

Color discrimination

Stamina to stand long periods

Lift & move materials

Fast-paced environment

Extended hours & weekends

Tools

Bobst

Kluge

Yoco

Job description

Fox Group, a leader in print finishing and packaging, is seeking a Die-Cutting Operator to set up, operate, and maintain die-cutting equipment while meeting customer specs and production schedules. You will help ensure safety, quality, and waste reduction across the process in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include installing and aligning dies, reading job jackets, supervising helpers, obtaining first-piece approval, performing quality pulls, and maintaining production logs.