Die Cutter & Foil Operator

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Essential Functions:

• Perform job duties and conduct self in accordance with Allen Press, Inc. team values in alignment with Company’s Mission.
• Assist in maintaining a safe work environment by reporting any actual or potential hazards to the Safety Coordinator, the Safety Committee, or senior management.
• Utilize Quality Improvement /Lean practices to improve efficiency, eliminate waste, and exceed customer expectations. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Makes ready machine to approvable standard with little to no supervision.
• Calculates and determines the amount of foil needed for each job.
• Determines make ready process for various substrates.
• Starts up and runs at optimum efficiency levels.
• Understands and operates at quality standards.
• Knows, understands, and performs maintenance on machine.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and executes corrective action during production.
• Develops and executes ideas for improvement to continually increase performance and quality of output.
• Consistently maintains organization of dies and make ready supplies.
• Leads, directs, and trains machine helpers.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications:

• College degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with make ready, running, and maintaining foil stamper.
• Possess basic computer skills including email and word processing.
• Ability to operate and understand a calculator.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Cognitive/Physical Requirements:

• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to read and understand job tickets.
• Ability to read and understand tape measure.
• Possess mechanical aptitude
• Ability to identify and differentiate foil types.
• Ability to identify and correct problems on machine/substrates.
• Possess above average organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Know and understand machine safety guidelines.
• Must possess creative problem solving skills
• Maintain a positive work environment including respectful communication with peers and clients
• Must be able to maintain good attendance