Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Die Maker – Winston-Salem Manufacturing 

Shift: 3rd shift 

Summary: 

The Die Cut Maker Operator is responsible for producing top quality boards, strippers, and waste separators while providing assistance to the lead die maker in all the daily duties of the die shop.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Prepare electronic die files for Gerber.Operate Gerber and Vacuum Press to produce die boards, strippers, and waste separators.Prepare die and strippers before sending to die maker.Inventory supplies and notify Team Leader when supplies are needed.Rule and rubber dies.Assemble strippers.Pull and inspect die strikes to send to design.Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.Overtime is required.Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education and/or Experience                                             

High school diploma or GED minimum.

 

Language Skills                                            

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.   May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

 

Mathematical Skills                                                  

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  

 

Reasoning Ability                                                     

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Computer Skills                                            

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient Microsoft Office computer skills to include Outlook, Word and Excel.

Other Qualifications

Prior carpentry and metal work experiencePrior machinery experiencePrevious manufacturing experience  Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.