Diecutter Operator (Entry Level)

Summary/Objective:

Members of the Finishing department are charged with developing the skills defined below by Flower City Group, while learning to perform the following task categories: job acceptance, make ready, job run, job completion and maintenance. Through these activities, Clamshell Operators will ensure the highest level of productivity is consistently achieved.

Schedule:  A Shift, Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm, Overtime on weekends

Essential Functions:

Make Ready:

* Review press & bindery ticket to completely understand work to be done.
* Note any defects in the printing by reviewing any quality tags.
* Verify size with proofs, die vinyl and ticket.
* Set up machine – achieve proper cutting, scores, and register.
* Have cut sample approved by a Senior Operator.

Job Run:

* If helper is needed, explain job and have the person read the job ticket and bindery ticket.
* Feed material into machine, cut sheets – check quality and position often.
* Have helper assist by collecting die cut material, checking quality and position and packing.

Job Completion:

* Complete load tag.
* If needed, bring finished product to shipping.
* Fill out bindery ticket.
* Add in job tracking computer.

Maintenance:

* Tear down die cutter, fill out die information sheet and return die.
* Clean machine and area surrounding machine.
* Complete any preventive maintenance.
* The Senior Operator will be responsible for assisting other Operators, making any necessary repairs, and helping production with layouts.
* Seeks guidance and direction as necessary for performance of duties.
* Demonstrates good judgment in investigating problems.
* Respects the confidentiality of company information.
* Maintains cooperative working relationship with supervisor.
* Demonstrates ability to tactfully handle the difficult situations.
* Makes best use of time during the workday.
* Consistently shows ability to recognize and deal with priorities.
* Perform all duties in an independent manner with little supervision. 
* Performs all other tasks/duties as may be assigned by their supervisor.
* Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned – assists others as needed.

Competencies:

* Machine operation
* Self-starter with a willingness to learn new things.
* Able to provide constructive feedback and creative solutions to problems.
* Must be computer knowledgeable.
* Must be able to perform simple programing.


Requirements/Qualifications:

* Knowledgeable with measurements

Preferred Education and Experience:

* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Experience operating a clamshell a plus

Physical Demands:

* Regularly required to talk or hear.
* Regularly required to sit, regular use of hands. 
* Frequently required to stand and walk. 
* Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and use foot/feet to operate machine. 
* Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
* The employee must be able to work under pressure with ever changing deadlines and priorities.