What are the responsibilities and job description for the Die Shop Assistant position at Smurfit Kappa North America?
Primary Duties
- May be assigned to other projects and duties
- Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures. Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SKNA employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.
- Read and follow instructions on factory masters
- Take correct printing dies to press department machines
- Pick up all printing dies from press department machines and return to die room after order is complete
- Wash all dirty printing dies, remove tape, and band type
- Replace printing dies in proper sequence on printing die rack
- Inspect all incoming dies for any necessary repairs
- Assist Die Mounter in pulling printing and cutting dies for press department machines
- Assist Die Mounter in pulling load tags
- Sort and file load tags
- Make BMC and box ID strips
- Be able to hand unitize units
- Glue and seal loose dies returned from machines
- Cross-train for other job positions as necessary
- Two-man feed when necessary
- Assist in keeping die room clean and organized
- Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner
- Receive orders in SAP/Amtech
- General management of files (open/save) in illustrator and Artios
- Upload and Manage tooling information in DAM
- New Item Notification and Communication in Outlook
- Cutting Die/Print Plate check in-Ensure received items match specification
- Request materials to be ordered with all applicable information to Purchasing
- Repair Dies (printing/cutting) as needed
- This is a 3rd shift position.
Job Qualifications
- Must be able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
- Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
- 6 months' experience in the Press and Finishing Department.
- Able to work flexible hours
- High School Diploma /GED required
- Must be able to write legibly in English.
About Smurfit Kappa
Smurfit Kappa is a FTSE 100 company and one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging in the world, with operations in 23 European countries and 12 countries in the Americas.
EEO Statement
Smurfit Kappa is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a Vietnam Era, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal Veteran, recently separated or other protected veteran. Smurfit Kappa also complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in places where Smurfit Kappa operates.
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