Die Cut Operator at Menasha Packaging in neenah, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates commitment to safety and performs job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates commitment to quality and performs job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines.
• Should be aware of their responsibilities and their accountability is clearly defined for key staff involved with product safety, legality, and quality systems.
• Understand job ticket information to determine quantity, special work instructions, and any other special customer requirements.
• Determine the best manufacturing method to produce product efficiently and effectively.
• Set-up diecutter & tooling and operate die cutter.
• Be able to assist other operators on 2 person make readies.
• Maintain accurate counts (load and total counts).
• Be able to run baler and change bales as needed.
• Setup and make-ready of diecut, score, stripping, & blanking tooling if required.
• Maintain supplies for department.
• Pull stock for job -- wind and jog stock if needed.
• Be able to operate powered pallet equipment.
• Maintain high efficiency according to established rates during operation of the assigned equipment.
• Maintain quality of product produced by monitoring diecutting and creasing and stripping of waste.
• Troubleshoot and make decisions regarding the quality of finished product.
• Complete required quality inspections and paperwork.
• Work with peers and other departments to improve quality and performance.
• Play an active role in the maintenance and cleanliness of the assigned press and surrounding area.
• Understand department communication systems, schedules, time/attendance system and job reporting requirements.
• Work throughout diecutting department running equipment as needed.
• Actively participates in Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Shift: This is a night shift role on a 2-2-3 schedule, working every other weekend. Some overtime may be required to meet business needs.

Pay rate: $28+, based on skills and experience

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent desired but not required.


• Previous Die Cut experience desired

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner


• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business


• Ability to work on a rotating shift as needed


• Ability to effectively work in teams


• Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people


• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
  Mechanical aptitude


• Ability to accurately perform basic math