Flatbed Die Cutter Operator

SeaCa Plastic Packaging, LLC located in Surprise, AZ is the newest company under the umbrella of Seattle-Tacoma Box Company headquartered in Kent, WA. Seattle-Tacoma Box Company has been under the same family management, for 6 generations spanning nearly 133 years. Currently, Seattle-Tacoma Box Company and subsidiaries support assembly and production operations and warehouses in Washington, Alaska, California, New Hampshire, and Arizona. SeaCa Plastic Packaging, LLC is an industry pioneer in the production of plastic corrugated products used throughout the food industry. This is an operator level position in a manufacturing environment. Training is provided to help you grow your career. You will be joining a crew of 3-9 people working as a team to accomplish the operating goals of the shift. Bonus pay can be earned as a member of the team that achieves their manufacturing goal. The employee will be responsible for the plant safety and to exercise good judgement in all operations. Operate a machine to cut plastic polypropylene sheets into containers. Responsible for monitoring employees pre-feeding sheets into Die cutter and stacking of finished product. Work to be reviewed in 90 days and annually. A candidate with experience in Die Cutting is strongly preferred. Candidate with schedule flexibility is also highly preferred. Shifts Available: A - Sun - Tues/Weds 7am - 7pm C - Weds/Thurs - Sat 7am - 7pm Primary Responsibilities: · Reads and evaluates factory card, CAD drawings, follows production schedules, prioritizes and organizes. · Sets-up machine, hangs die board and sets up pre-feeder. · Operates the machine; performing setups, monitoring, cleaning, and adjustments. · Operates pre-feeder, or stacker. · Monitors machine for bad sheets, wrong loads on rollers, etc. · Inspect all dies before and after product run to ensure that the necessary repairs are made. · Fills out “Quality Checklist” compares test samples to information located on checklist. · Sweeps floor, keeps work area clean and organized. · Helps to initiate, recommend and provide solutions with supervisors and co-workers, and help verify the implementation of solutions. · Sets up the stacker to ensure neat stacks using correct dunnage and pattern specified on job ticket. · Determines appropriate machine speed to meet production goals while maintaining consistent quality. · Double checks to make sure load quantities and load tags are correct for the order. · Recognize nonconforming products and advises operator. · Preps for upcoming orders by staging dies, dunnage, print load tags. Inspects to insure all is correct and/or in good working order. · Completes order in computer, fills out last load sheet. Fills out quantity, date, and prints last load tag at correct quantity. · Keeps area clean and organized. · Performs similar job duties as required. Experience Requirements: -(2) or more years' experience with machine operation, preferably in die cutting. - Experience with die cutters/flatbed cutters. - Possesses the knowledge to work safely with available tools and chemicals. Education Requirements: - High School diploma or GED - Writing, mathematical skills and a basic mechanical understanding. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • On-the-job training • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Profit sharing • Referral program • Retirement plan • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Schedule: • 10 hour shift • 12 hour shift • 3x12 • 4x12 • Day shift • Evening shift • Morning shift • Overtime • Weekends as needed Experience: • Die Cutting: 2 years (Required) • Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred) • Machine operation: 5 years (Preferred) Shift availability: • Day Shift (Preferred) • Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Surprise, AZ 85379 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Surprise, AZ 85379: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person