Die Cutter - Press Operator Levels 1 & 2

Position Summary The Position & Employee will be assigned various Department production requirements. A Quality expectation in meeting instructed customer specifications and requirements. Follow informed and instructed production procedures in the completion of jobs/tickets. Operate die cutting presses and related die cutting production equipment in a safe, efficient manner, meeting all quality specifications established by Mathias Die Company. Authority Tasks are determined by the Department Manager and Supervisor and area Leads on a daily basis. Accountable to department Manager & Supervisor within Department or Project specific for department activities. Essential Functions: Understand work schedule and be timely as required. Maintain instructed quality standards. Responsibilities: Press Operator Level 1: Perform various production and maintenance tasks; Perform duties as apparent or assigned. Follow OpenShop Make Ready procedures, ensuring a clean cut of the final product, as instructed. Understand material control, material handling, and material condition specific to written & verbal instructions. Preform setup and preventative maintenance on die cutting department equipment. Use OpenShop for production recording keeping requirement per instructions, per job ticket requirements. Follow OpenShop job ticket instructions, review Make Ready procedures, ensuring a clean cut of the final product, as instructed. Perform clean up after completing die cutting, including marking the die and writing/recording the correct information on the Make Ready Sheet. Understand First Cut Requirements & Schedule per dept Manager/Supervisor or Lead; typically supported by the CSR/MDC Orders/Scheduling. Forklift Operator. (Not required across-the-board, dept supervisor decision). Preform other production area duties, trained duties, as needed or assigned. Maintain a clean and efficient work area (Check List). Use company ERP software (OpenShop) to collect necessary data to support company project/ticket data collection success. Follow all safety rules and practices and promote preventative safety (MDC Handbook, Right-to-Know Training Video). Follow all company policies and procedures. Press Operator Level 2: Required to know and understand the Position Summary of “Die Cutter / Utility” & “Die Cutter / Press Operator Level 1”. Demonstrate the daily ability to process through and/or assign Department production schedule requirements. Demonstrated skill-sets to understand and execute die cutting requirements as instructed in job order ticket, press setups; properly use company computer operating system, Openshop, to manage job ticket tracking requirements. Over-see First Cut Part requirements and Scheduling. Backup to Supervisor on Shipping Requirements per OpenShop ticket requirements. Backup to oversee general maintenance requirements as instructed and communicate machine operating issues to maintain asset quality condition. Communicate & recommend department purchasing requirements and inventory needs. Communicate & inform Supervisor and/or management on department production equipment operating concerns. Trainer for Department. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds in order to move die boards, rule, shipping products, die cutting material, inventory and maintenance requirements. Ability to lift and carry a 10 inch x 10 inch to a 48 inch x 56 inch die board. The position requires sitting, standing, walking, stairs, bending/kneeling, lifting through its scheduled shift. The position tasks require agility to reach, pull, grasp, left/right twisting/swivel at waist level. Adequate vision and hand-eye coordination to interpret directions on the job ticket and handle production flow of die cut parts within finished quality requirements. Ability to learn and retain job order information to complete tasks. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. Ability to communicate and work effectively as a team member with individuals from all levels of the company. Good English written and verbal communication skills. Display or show background to communicate with Supervisor on detail oriented assigned work tasks; when unsure ask. Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks; objective to keep one-self busy. Present oneself in a professional manner and demeanor. Driving/delivery could be discussed as additional requested requirement; please communicate to Manager your status on maintaining a clean Minnesota driver’s license & driving record. #J-18808-Ljbffr