Die Cutter Operator

Alternate Job Titles: Die Cutting Machine Operator, Die Press Operator 

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Job Summary

Operates machine to cut out parts to a specified size and shape, and to perform scoring and face cutting on a variety of materials either sheet or roll-to-roll. Operates steel rule or thermal die cutting press by performing the following duties personally.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtains production dies.
• Inserts die board in chase, align, and lock-up. Positions chase in press.
• Adjusts guide, fingers, gauge pins, and grippers for die cutting.
• Fits rubber to steel rule, place make-ready sheets under jacket and adjust guides, gauge pins, fingers, and grippers for face cutting.
• Runs proof samples and secures supervisor's approval for production run.
• Measures or compares parts with standard to verify conformance to specifications.
• Starts press, adjusts speed, adjusts feeder or feeds sheets, and removes cut parts from die or bed of machine.
• Performs routine maintenance on press and feeder including lubrication and minor repairs.
• May be required to change die rubber.
• Sharpens cutting edges of dies.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Carries out conduct and leadership responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, safety, and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED): or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standard situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch, and occasionally sit. The employee must regularly lift/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic chemicals, and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Some independent travel may be required.