Title:  Die Cutting Operator

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Position Summary

• In accordance with company policies and procedures to assure quality cartons are produced and machine speeds and customer standards are maintained safely.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and experience on operating Bobst 142,145 and 162 CER

• Responsible for press make ready: adjust press to accommodate for new product sheets being cut (set feeder, lock up die, set stripper, blanker, and delivery).

• Be able to set guides, feeders and load dies (weighing approx. 150 lbs.) into cutting press.

• Inspect quality of each load run: responsible for checking random sheets from each cut load to ensure for quality.

• When cutting problems are encountered, Pressman is to flag and isolate poorly produced materials (all defective loads are to be tagged).

• Pressman is to make proper corrections before continuing the order.

• Must be able to perform Pre-Make ready and Die-Prep duties

• Maintain written records of production. Records of waste, production time, waiting time etc... Are to be kept.

• Responsible for running press as efficiently as possible and perform PM on all cutters.

• Housekeeping in their work area.

• Verification of materials running on load.

• Assist in training and orientation of new operators assigned to the machine center

• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, understand and follow job jacket instructions.

• Knowledge of location and use of all safety devices in area.

• Must be coordinated to perform job safely and quickly.

• Use of Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software

• Bobst Cutting Press, electric hand truck, and company provided tooling.

Education and Experience 

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

• Must have basic math skills.

• 5+ years working knowledge of cutting press.

• Mechanical aptitude.

 Working Conditions

• Must be able to tolerate repetitious work.

• Must be able to lift and handle at least 75 pounds

• Must be able to keep up with machine speeds.

• Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time 8 and 12 hours shifts.

• Also requires ability to lift empty pallets (weighing 45 pounds) or (75 – 100 lbs w/assistance) and placing at end of press.

• Must not be colorblind.

• Must be able and willing, when requested, to work any shift and overtime.

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.