Die Cutting Operator

Location: Richmond Hill, ON
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $56,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate sheet-fed die-cutting machines according to job specifications.
• Monitor machine performance and make necessary adjustments.
• Inspect finished products for accurate cutting, creasing, and perforation.
• Perform machine setups and make-readies within production timelines.
• Verify and install matrices, counters, and other die-cutting tools.
• Troubleshoot machine, tooling, and quality issues to minimize downtime and waste.
• Perform routine machine maintenance.
• Complete production documentation accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow workplace safety, food safety, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience operating sheet-fed die-cutting machines.
• Manufacturing experience, preferably in the folding carton or packaging industry.
• Experience with Bobst Expertcut, Bobst Novacut, Eterna Elite, or equivalent equipment.
• Knowledge of cutting, creasing, perforation, matrices, counters, and die-cutting tools.
• Ability to read technical instructions and operating manuals.
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 inch and perform basic math.
• Basic computer skills and attention to detail.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift up to 20 lbs and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Comfortable with bending, squatting, kneeling, and navigating stairs.
• Good vision (20/20 with or without corrective lenses).
• Good hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.