1st Shift Die Board Technician / Machine Operator

1st Shift Die Board Technician / Machine Operator

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring an experienced 1st shift Die Board Technician/Machine Operator to join our Corrugated facility in Asheboro, NC!

As a Die Board Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting the plant's safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement efforts. This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing cutting dies, ensuring tooling is production-ready, and partnering with operations, quality, and suppliers to support reliable manufacturing performance. The ideal candidate will be committed to safety, operational excellence, and creating value through continuous improvement.

Pay: $23.25 - $27/hr

Hours: 1st: 7:00 am 3:00 pm

Shift: Candidates must be available to work ANY shift, including weekends as necessary. Shift placement will be determined upon hire. The first 2 weeks to 4 weeks of orientation will be on 1st shift (7am - 3pm), and you will be assigned to a shift after your orientation.

Physical Location: 200 McDowell Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205

What You Will Do:

• Support and promote a culture where safety, environmental stewardship, and housekeeping are top priorities.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and update cutting dies to ensure they meet production and quality requirements.
• Verify cutting dies contain proper rubber, knives, rule, and configurations prior to use in production.
• Coordinate with quality, customer service, and suppliers to ensure tooling is ordered, received, and maintained in optimal condition.
• Maintain accurate tooling records and update systems upon completion of repairs and modifications.
• Monitor waste, quality, and production performance metrics while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in root cause analysis activities and continuous improvement projects that enhance quality, reliability, and operational performance.
• Support compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), BRC standards, and all product safety and quality requirements.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):

• Experience working in a manufacturing, converting, packaging, tooling, maintenance, or related industrial environment.
• Experience inspecting, maintaining, and repairing tooling or production equipment.
• Experience using basic hand tools and measuring devices.

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Experience working with corrugated packaging equipment, cutting dies, or related tooling systems.
• Knowledge of BRC, GMP, food safety, or quality management systems.
• Experience utilizing root cause analysis methods and continuous improvement principles.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and tooling databases.