Steel Rule Die Maker - Printing Industry

K & W finishing, inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned work environment

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Health insurance (portion paid by the

Dental, vision, disability, and life

Weekly pay via direct deposit & paid

Credit Union

Job summary

K & W finishing, inc. in Baltimore, MD is seeking an experienced Steel Rule Die Maker to join its team. You will interpret die lines and create steel rule dies for die-cutting paper products, using Gerber CAD and auto benders as applicable.

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with overtime as needed. Salary based on experience and can-do attitude. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 5 years in steel rule die making.

Qualifications

• Must have 5 years experience in steel rule die making.
• Ability to interpret die lines and create steel rule dies with accuracy and precision.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate in English.

Skills

Die-cutting knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Read instructions

Team player

Quality focus

English communication

Tolerances understanding

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Gerber CAD

Automatic benders

Job description

K & W finishing, inc., a print-finishing (bindery) company located in Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking an experienced Steel Rule Die Maker to join its team.

Successful candidates will have the ability to interpret die lines and create steel rule dies with accuracy and precision. We are making flat, steel-rule dies to die-cut paper products. (Metal rule pounded into wood pre-cut on a Gerber table.)

Hours will be Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (day shift), overtime as available/necessary.

Salary based on experience and can-do attitude.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED
• 5 years experience in steel rule die making

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to make decisions on the best way to produce a quality finished piece;
• Strong understanding of die-cutting processes, materials and tolerances;
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills;
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand, instructions, and to communicate in English;
• Familiar with CAD Programs Gerber's and automatic benders a plus;
• Understand rubbering requirements;
• Prior experience in the printing industry not required but preferred;
• Team player; ability to work well with others;
• Able to understand what is required of each job and communicate requirements effectively to others;
• Maintain the quality our customers expect;
• Ability to take constructive criticism designed to help the candidate learn and grow within the position;
• Able and willing to work in a job environment which requires exposure to possible bodily injury from moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, or machinery

BENEFITS

• Air-conditioned work environment;
• Paid Vacation;
• Paid Holidays;
• Health insurance (portion paid by the company);
• Dental, vision, disability, and life insurance;
• Weekly pay via direct deposit & printed pay stubs;
• Credit Union