Rotary Die Cutter / Flexo Operator

Pratt Industries; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits begin day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a Rotary Die Cutter / Flexo Operator in our facility. You will operate corrugated die cutting equipment, perform setup and make-ready, conduct quality inspections, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to continuous improvements to meet customer demand.

We emphasize safety, GMP adherence, and lean practices. The role offers daily weekday schedules with OT as needed, and career growth opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience operating die cutting equipment in a corrugated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Bobst, Baysek, Apstar, Ward, Martin or similar equipment.
• Previous experience in the corrugation packaging industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times and follow Pratt Industries safety rules and procedures.
• Adhere to GMPs and Pratt quality procedures; stop bad quality before it reaches customers.
• Maximize equipment utilization and improve setup times and downtime.
• Identify mechanical concerns and report to supervisor or plant tech for repairs.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and safe housekeeping at shift end.
• Train assistants and cross-train on other machines to support plant growth.

Skills

Safety compliance

Quality inspections

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bobst

Baysek

Apstar

Ward

Martin

Job description

Rotary Die Cutter / Flexo Operator

What do our Rotary Die Cutter / Flexo Operator do at Pratt Industries? Our Rotary Die Cutter / Flexo Operators are responsible for all activities associated with safely operating corrugated die cutting equipment including setup, make-ready, operation, quality inspections, troubleshooting, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations to meet customer demand. Operators are expected to maximize productivity while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and equipment performance.

Jump on the path of a lifelong career!

Job Type – Full Time!

Starting Pay: $23+ per hour based on experience

• Benefits begin 1st day of the month following start
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Opportunity for advancement

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Daily or Weekend OT as required

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 5 years’ experience operating die cutting equipment in a corrugated manufacturing environment
• Experience with Bobst, Baysek, Apstar, Ward, Martin, or similar equipment
• Previous experience in the corrugation packaging industry a plus

Duties And Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times, be aware of surroundings and understand and comply with Pratt Industries Safety rules, operating procedures, and help hold co-workers responsible for safety related items. Participate in Plant Safety Committee.
• Always follow GMPs (Good Manufacturing Processes)
• Learn and comply with Pratt Industries quality procedures and policies. Stop bad quality from leaving the facility to the Customer. Catch it on the front end of manufacturing the product. Strong attention to detail for poor quality; prevent bad quality being sent to customer.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed. Improve set up times daily, improve daily downtime. Identify and address mechanical concerns and report to Production Supervisor or Production Manager or Plant Mechanical Tech/Specialist
• Housekeeping and cleaning of work areas – keep clean and free of tripping hazards during shift and end of shift cleaning of the area. In addition, good housekeeping of areas employee utilizes; break rooms, bathrooms, refrigerators etc.
• Learn and understand capability and capacity of machine and drive efficiencies limiting waste and downtime. Do not sacrifice quality for machine speeds – must have both excellent quality and high efficiencies with minimal downtime.
• Train and assist Assistant Machine Operators, Machine Helpers and Production Utility with job duties on the machine, downtime, setup times and quality.
• Cross-train on other machines and learns other positions in the plant.
• 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 order requests to supervision for needed repairs on the machine or machines. Be proactive in the maintenance and housekeeping of equipment.
• Switch duties with co-workers as necessary. Learning environment to learn as many job duties to assist with plant growth and personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Adheres to production schedule. Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice. We serve our customers 24x7 – 365 days a year and sometimes work on holidays not avoidable
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Language Skills

Able to read and follow instructions, production schedules, job tickets, quality specifications, and safety requirements.

Mathematical Skills

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

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to troubleshoot equipment and production issues involving several variables in a manufacturing environment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

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

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally be required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.