Die Cutter Lead

Overview

PaperWorks is a leading, integrated North American full-service provider of 100% recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, we are committed to the highest sustainable forestry and procurement standards.

We want our team members to be proud of the essential work they do, our commitment to the environment, and the overall company.  As part of our culture journey to be recognized as a Great Place to Work©, we continue to invest heavily in our people, our company culture and in state-of-the-art technology to be at the forefront of innovation and market differentiation.  PaperWorks’ products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance.

Summary

The Die Cut Lead performs all preparatory duties on cutting die, counter plates, stripping units, and blanking units to minimize down-time on machines.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with supervisor.
• Communicate scheduling concerns.
• Give direction to die cutter operators
• Locate all components for next schedule job on Die Cutters
• Inventory of all stock items. Maintain accurate die inventory list.
• Order new dies as requested by D/C operator
• Cutting of metrics to properly fit creases or counters, put locator pins on.
• Laying out, cutting, routing and mounting of stripping board.
• Locate blanker board and set on frame.
• Locates precut laser die counters and prepares for use.
• Make up male/female jogging blankers.
• Cleans finished counter plates and prepares them for re-use if needed
• Responsible for die shop and location of dies and boards.
• Able to read and understand schedule board.
• Good knowledge of job jackets and die vinyls.
• Adhere to all quality procedures and specifications per company and customer standards.
• Operate Die cutting machines as needed.
• Practice total line clearance for all jobs.
• Performs score bend tests as needed to help D/C operations
• Other duties as assigned
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Qualifications

• Responsible for knowing and following all safety rules. Proper and safe conduct is encouraged in and around the facility and machinery. 
• It is expected that each employee uses proper personal safety protection, protect other associates and company property from accidents, illnesses, and health hazards.
• Safety is mandatory and will be reviewed when considering job performance, promotions, and other forms of recognition including pay rates.
• All employees are required to report any potential hazards to the Supervisor and/or the Safety director.