Die Cut Operator Job detail

GENERAL PURPOSE:  Operate flatbed die cutter (Bobst, Iijima, Heidelberg, Sanwa, etc.)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Sets up feeder, feed table, lock dies, internal stripper, blanker section, and operates flatbed die cutter.
• Performs preventive maintenance, including minor repairs, adjusting/modifying dies, and the use of matrix when necessary.
• Uses pre-make-ready tables.
• Nicks and prepares dies.
• Levels the cutting by using different thickness spotting tapes.
• Performs quality checks, approvals, and in process inspections.
• Prepares loads, loads material, and removes loads of material from the machine.
• Maintains die inventory.
• Trains assistants.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to use pre-make ready table.
• Four years’ experience operating flatbed die cutter (Bobst, Iijima, Heidelberg, Sanwa, etc) or similar equipment preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of size and location when beginning the nicking process.
• Demonstrates 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.).
• Experience running board stock and paper on flatbed die cutters.
• Demonstrates ability to use rulers, calipers, micrometers and other inspection equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to use samples and materials, such as vinyls, spinjets and approved samples, to verify job accuracy and quality.
• Demonstrates ability to make a spotting sheet.
• Demonstrates ability to make stripping boards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of when and what type of rubber or cork to use.
• Demonstrates knowledge of how to use benders, bridgers, miters and cutters for reknifing.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adjustment process for tonnage on cutting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of when to use underlay or begin spotting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of operating the cube/manual tonnage.
• Demonstrates knowledge of 1mm counter plates.
• Demonstrates knowledge of using register pins for counters.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to repair dies by modifying creasing rules and cutting knives.
• Demonstrates knowledge of blind make-readies and what it entails.
• Demonstrates knowledge of counter plates, matrix, spotting tape, and underlaying.
• Must have basic personal computer skills including experience with e-mail and word processing. 
• Must be able to meet the minimum requirement on a mechanical test.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must pass color vision and color hue test.
• Must pass basic reading test.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 

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 position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Employee is required to: stand, talk, see, hear and be mobile.

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