Die Cutting Assistant

### **Get to know us:** Mill Rock Packaging (MRP) is a growing U.S.-based packaging company and a market leader in designing, engineering, and producing high-end, sustainable, and customized graphic paperboard, folding carton, and commercial printing products. We serve customers across industries like food and beverage, technology, health and beauty, pharmaceuticals, and more. What sets us apart? Our culture is built on five core behaviors that guide everything we do: - **Lead with Safety** – We put people first, always. - **Build Trust** – We keep our promises and act with integrity. - **Innovate and Be Resilient** – We embrace challenges and create solutions that raise the bar. - **Include and Collaborate** – We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. - **Raise the Bar** – We strive for excellence in every detail. If you’re looking for a place where these values aren’t just words but actions, you’ll feel right at home here. Curious? Learn more at [http://www.millrockpackaging.com](http://www.millrockpackaging.com/)! ### **How you'll make an impact:** MRP is searching for a passionate and agile Die Cutter Assistant who is a problem-solvers and excited by challenges and the opportunity to build something great with us. As a Die Cutter Assistant in the Cutting Department, you will be responsible to support our Operations Teams in setting up tooling, assisting in machine change-overs, and moving loads in and out of the die cutter. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties ### **What’s in it for YOU?** - **Competitive Pay:** $18-20 per hour - **Safety-First, People-First Culture** - Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation and sick time plus observed company holidays - 401K Employer Contributions - **Short and long-term disability options** - **Life Insurance** - **And more!** ### **What will you do in this role?** - Assist the Die Cutting Operator by preparing loads for die cutting, checking product part number and loading stock into the feeder. - Off-load die cutter and inspect every load of die cut product for die cutting and printing errors. - Perform quality checks in full compliance with all requirements of the quality system. - Use centerline system to perform proper tooling setups. - Setup top strippers, bottom stripping pins, as well as top and bottom blankers. - Store die cutting tooling and maintain order in the tooling storage areas. - Maintain a clean and organized work area, clean die cutters, tooling and die cutting area during idle times. - Assist with routine die cutter maintenance, including thoroughly cleaning machine during scheduled maintenance times. - Other duties as assigned. - Possess an ability to work together as a Die Cutting Team and embrace how your job impacts the whole team. You are the person “behind the scenes” making it happen. - Can accept feedback and use it to grow in your position. - Adept at working with your hands on tooling and machines. - Must have basic computer skills or the ability to learn basic skills. - Excellent endurance to stand and move about the work area all day. ### **What does it take to be successful in this role?** **Basic Requirements** - Ability to read and comprehend safety and operational instructions, procedures, and policies. - Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. - Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages. - Ability to carry out detailed written and/or verbal instructions and operational procedures. - Problem-solving and analysis abilities involving concrete variables in standard situations. - Basic computer skills are necessary to read work instructions, record job data, and follow work schedules. - Effective time management skills. - Attention to detail. - Mechanical and technical aptitude. - Ability to work required overtime as needed. - Abilit…