Rotary Die Cutter Operator

Position Title:

Rotary Die Cutter Operator

Category/Shift: 

Hourly Full-Time, 3^rd shift – 6:00pm – 6:00am, 24/7 Schedule (3 days on, 2 days off, etc), 3-day weekends every other week, predictable bi-weekly rotation schedule.

Starting Pay Rate – $27.28/hour

Physical Location:

International Paper – Waterloo Box Plant 

800 W Parker Street

Waterloo, IA 50703

For a realistic preview of working for International Paper, please click the links below:

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The Job You Will Perform: 

The Rotary Die Cutter Operator is responsible for the day-to-day safe operation of the machine and collaborating with all employees assigned to the machine, in accordance with safety and work rules and under the supervision of Production Management. Must be able to demonstrate a complete understanding of mechanical functions of the machine and displays a high degree of trouble-shooting ability. The Operator understands basic principles of corrugated, flutes, and corrugation direction. The Operator can determine, as needed, the best order to run various jobs for greater efficiency. Responsible for set up of all sections of the machine and stacker sections. Able to delegate machine responsibilities to crew members to ensure the most efficient operation of the machine center. Ensures the quality of the finished product produced at the machine. Assures that productivity and throughput levels are maintained at the machine. Responsible for assisting in run-rate improvements, quality improvements and downtime elimination at the machine center. Responsible for all associated order paperwork. 

• Machine capabilities and limitations (must be capable of running machine at safe speeds) 
• Set-up procedures
• Quality: Maintains quality requirements in accordance with company standards. Demonstrated ability to detect, prevent, and resolve quality issues, involving management for resolution of issues or confirming quality expectations as needed to ensure top quality to meet customer needs. 
• Die Cutting: cut to print register elimination of score cracking, cutting and stripping
• Joining: Square folding, automatic bottoms, gap control, adhesion
• Printing: Coverage, registration, crush, sharpness, viscosity
• Sheet scoring: Dimensions, score quality
• Responsible for set-up duties as assigned. Adds/removes machine parts by hand, utilizing wrenches, as needed. 

• Must be a self-starter, able to operate from directions or independently as needed

• Must demonstrate teamwork and resolve issues effectively and professionally. 

• Able to train helpers to take over the Operator position so that continuous run processes can be established, as needed

• Machine maintenance and housekeeping

• Must be willing and able to work daily and weekly overtime, including weekends, as business conditions require.

• All other duties as assigned

The Skills You Will Bring: 

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma/GED preferred or equivalent work experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus