Principle Accountabilities:
- Responsible for the repair, cleaning and troubleshooting of dies.
- Operate a standup forklift safely and efficiently.
- Communicate with machine operators and supervisors on tooling issues and scheduling changes/problems.
- Maintain tooling equipment and stock for die repair, such as rule, rubber, adhesives, punches, numbers and matrix.
- Repair and/or modify dies using machine tools and hand tools.
- Responsible for maintaining die inventory, pulling and replacing die by number and location according to factory cards.
- Responsible for pulling and putting away dies for production machines as needed.
- Understand and follow instructions on factory card.
- Apply working knowledge of proper height rule for each machine.
- Installs matrix when needed.
- Assist Operators or Assistants with die repairs and pre-mount dies in chase - loaders and performs all other pre-press tasking when possible.
- Color codes dies for ease of press side use and removal.
- Inspect dies prior to run, ensuring the dies are press ready and all die components are present and in usable condition.
- Input data and maintain accurate documentation in computer system.
- Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
- Adhere to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
- Pull rotary cutting dies and plates away after run
- Keep print plates and flood mats on production floor neatly placed and organized.
- Keep print plates separate from flood mats
- Enter last run dates of plates and dies in excel for further records
- Trash plates / dies when needed (18 months after last run)
- Make ink when needed (usually weekends)
- Keep availability list of open die racks and plate locations for new tooling
- Break out 260 for breaks and lunches
- Perform other duties, as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, walk, turn, and pivot.
- Ability to stand constantly, and frequently step up and down off forklift.
- Ability to constantly push/pull dies weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to recognize numbers and number sequences.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
- Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
- Frequently works from heights while replacing and removing dies from racks.
- Ability to obtain and maintain PCA certified forklift license.
- Ability to read a tape measure.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.
- Prior experience operating a forklift.
- Prior experience in die/tooling repair.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
- Ability to work within a team, effectively communicating with members.
- Ability to prioritize work for maximum efficiency.
Pay Details: $23.93 per hour