Lead Die Cutter Operator - 2nd shift

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Die Cutter Pressman Lead
Location: Sheboygan, WI
Shift: 2nd Shift (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Pay: $27.25 – $28.75/hour (based on experience) plus shift premium

Join a Company That Values Craftsmanship & Stability

Sheboygan Paper Box Company (SPBCo) is a well-established, employee-focused packaging manufacturer known for quality, teamwork, and long-term stability. We’re looking for a skilled Die Cutter Pressman Lead who takes pride in their work, understands the importance of precision, and enjoys leading others on the floor. If you have strong die cutting experience and are ready to take on a leadership role on 2nd shift—this is a great opportunity to grow with a company that invests in its people.

What You’ll Do

As a Die Cutter Pressman Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality production and smooth workflow across departments.

• Lead the setup and operation of die cutting presses
• Review factory tickets and ensure job specifications are followed precisely
• Inspect sheet alignment, cuts, and creases for accuracy and quality
• Install dies and run test sheets prior to production
• Perform ongoing quality checks throughout production runs
• Troubleshoot issues and communicate with supervisors when discrepancies arise
• Collaborate with the Printing Department to ensure layouts align with die specifications
• Approve jobs prior to print production when needed
• Complete all production paperwork accurately and on time
• Mentor and guide feeder operators, assigning tasks and supporting development
• Communicate with pre-make-ready teams to prevent setup issues
• Maintain strong teamwork across departments to keep production running smoothly
• Operate Power Industrial Vehicles (PIV) safely as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Die Cutter Pressman Lead
• Strong knowledge of die cutting processes and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets and production instructions
• Solid math skills (fractions, decimals, measurements)
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability

Ready to bring your die cutting expertise to a company that values quality and teamwork? Apply today!

Career Opportunities/Benefits:

As a growing, successful firm in the broader paperboard packaging industry, SPBCo offers numerous opportunities for the right candidate, to include new employee training schedules, skilled-trade positions within the folding carton industry and an active coaching and development culture. We also offer a full benefits package which includes health, dental, life insurance, short/long term disability, Flexible Spending Program, Teladoc Program, 10 paid holidays, a progressive paid vacation schedule, personal time off (PTO), employee assistant program (EAP), 401(k) with company match and Profit-Sharing plan.