Die Cutter Operator

HIRING IMMEDIATELY: DIE CUTTER OPERATOR IN WOODRIDGE, IL

Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Die Cutter Operator to join our team in Woodbridge, Illinois. This individual will be responsible for the performance of manual and machine tasks in the set up, maintenance, and operation of die cut equipment to accurately produce products to customer specifications.

• Starting at $27/hour
• Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• Monday–Friday 2:30 pm – 10:30 pm plus overtime and weekends; must be open to train on 1st shift
• Located in Woodridge, Illinois

• General knowledge and understanding of die cutting processes and equipment.
• Read job tickets to determine setup specifications and instructions.
• Observe and monitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and determine whether adjustments are needed.
• Follow all standard operating procedures relevant to the job, position and department.
• Perform routine adjustments during the press run and maintain production throughout the run.
• Perform all assigned work effectively and on schedule.
• Follow instructions accurately.
• Maintain records of daily production, using specified forms.
• Record production information such as amount of time spent on specific tasks.
• Keep the work area neat and clean.
• Open machines and remove/replace damaged products, using hand tools.
• Train workers to set up, operate and use machines.
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Perform make‑readies.
• Coordinate efforts as part of the team to provide assistance to all co‑workers (in all departments) as needed to maximize production efficiencies.
• Follow established department policies, procedures, work instructions and safety and environmental guidelines.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of die cutting equipment preferred.
• Must have at least 2 years experience running board stock and paper on flatbed die cutters.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must have basic computer skills – data entry.
• Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including additions, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must pass color vision test.
• Must pass color hue test.
• Must be able to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience.
• Must be able to use pre‑make ready table.
• Must be able to use rulers, calipers, micrometers and other inspection equipment.
• Must have knowledge of size and location when beginning the nicking process.
• Must have ability to recognize common packaging defects (cracking, sharpness, heavy scores, line‑up, tearing, flat scores, one‑sided scores, light cutting, loose fibers, pressure marks, etc.).
• Must have ability to make a spotting sheet.
• Must have ability to make stripping boards.
• Must have knowledge of when and what type of rubber or cork to use.
• Must have knowledge of how to use benders, bridgers, miters and cutters for reknifing.
• Must have knowledge of adjustment process for tonnage on cutting.
• Must have knowledge of when to use underlay or begin spotting.
• Must have knowledge of operating the cube/manual tonnage.
• Must have knowledge of 1 mm counter plates.
• Must have knowledge of using register pins for counters.
• Must have knowledge and ability to repair dies by modifying creasing rules and cutting knives.
• Must have knowledge of blind make‑readies and what it entails.
• Must have knowledge of counter plates, matrix, spotting tape, and under laying.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

(Salary range based on experience)

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