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 over-see 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/knell, 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.