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WestRock Company Die Maker Trainee in East Flat Rock, North Carolina
GENERAL PURPOSE: The Die Maker position is responsible for reading specifications to pan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies; verifying dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance using instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges; fits and assembles parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools; conducts test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications, making necessary adjustments; inspects finished dies for smoothness, contour, conformity, and defects. Responsible for operating and maintaining the Gerber Profile Router, Marbajet Waterjet Cutter, and Serviform Automatic Rule Bender.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Obtains job information and electronic file on Serviform Rule Bender; compares data with approved sample, plots and runs each knife, verifies if die has counters or blankers available to knife die accordingly; measures, cuts, bridges, and places crease rule, perforation knife, and cut scores where needed. Labels die and logs information for future usage.
Responsible for ruling of die boards using Serviform Rule Bender.
Must be able to identify types of board and caliper of board by use of caliper.
Responsible for the cutting of die and blanker rubber on Marbajet waterjet cutter.
Responsible for the application of the waterjet or ejection rubber to the die board.
Responsible for the milling of steel counter plates on Gerber Profile Router, including quality and accuracy checks.
Completes preventative maintenance on the Gerber Profile Router Table, Marbajet Waterjet Cutter, and Serviform Rule Bender.
Accountable for maintaining inventory of steel counter plates, cut and crease rule, and all other die making supplies.
Destroys obsolete dies according to established QOP.
Maintains work area in organized, clean manner.
Performs other duties as assigned by Structural Design Coordinator.
Works proactively to promote teamwork at all levels of the company.
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, security procedures and instructions.
Performs all duties according to established safety policy, including wearing all PPEs to perform duties.
This position will keep department in specs within all 5S and SQF guidelines, and immediately report any food safety concerns to management.
Performs other job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
1 to 2 years of work related experience in a die tooling manufacturing environment preferred.
Must have good computer skills; must be able to retrieve data files and follow instructions as well as data input.
Must have mechanical aptitude, including experience with machine shop equipment (lathe, welder, mill, drill press, etc.).
Must have problem solving skills.
Must have good oral and written communication skills to include effective listening.
Must have ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Must have measurement interpretation and mathematical knowledge, including reading tape or rule, experience with measuring instruments (micrometer, caliper, height gage) in standard and metric.
Must be experienced forklift operations.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.
WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.