Job Description

**MAINTENANCE TOOL and DIE

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The Maintenance Tool and Die position make a direct contribution to important plant goals of ensuring machine uptime is optimized and quality product is made. This person needs a complete understanding of cutter/creaser functions and carton stackers. This role serves as the point of contact for all cutter/creaser and related equipment maintenance and repairs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Tool and Die technician is responsible for, but not limited to, the following activities:

• Day-to-day operations of all cutter/creaser and knife room functions

• Cross-train and communicate with other tool and die technicians and maintenance personnel

• Drive high service level in support of all cutter/creaser, quality, and knife room-related responsibilities

• Inspect cartons for ragged cutting, tear backs, and stars that are not cutting clean

• Check score heights to keep as even as possible

• Check bearer settings between male and female scoring cylinders for evenness

• Shim and replace knives as needed on all flexo and offset cutters/creasers. All knives should be shimmed even and only full-sized shims used- Before mounting a knife, the turtle should be thoroughly cleaned and coated with light oil

  • All knives should be indicated square with the bearers
  • Knife position to be checked with a glass template after working on and/or replacing knives
  • Cork to be used as needed to prevent welts and loose poly from being formed

• Keep scoring in alignment and parallel with bearers

• Check alignment of male and female scoring blocks, and replace score blocks as needed

• Check blanks for fractures and sharp scores after each die change

• Run a template to check the cutting to scoring before releasing for production after a die change

• Complete rotary moves as needed

• Set, adjust, and replace delivery wheels as needed

• Set and adjust the carton stackers as needed

• Use test paper to check for knives that are not cutting clean

• Check knives with a micrometer before mounting on the cutting cylinder

• Replace scoring rule as needed

• Replace pickers as needed

• Monitor knife room stock levels, report and order low knife room assets

• Ensure that all knife room parts are organized and stocked correctly

• Work with Maintenance Planner to manage stock levels effectively

• Enforce knife room policies and procedures- Housekeeping – sweep, dust, and remove trash from the knife room and die storage area

  • Secure knife room (i.e., no unauthorized personnel allowed inside)

• Unpack all knife room parts received and put them in their proper location

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Types of experience and/or specialized training:

Required:

• Ability to work with managers, quality techs, and hourly coworkers from all departments
• “Efficiency” minded, well organized and disciplined
• Analytical in identifying opportunities and solutions
• Ability to enter data into Maintenance Connect CMMS computer system for work orders
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Capable of acquiring a forklift license
• Verbal communication skills
• Must be self-motivated and be able to excel with little supervision
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to utilize micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators
• Ability to run the lathe
• Ability to maintain knife room stock inventory levels

Preferred:

• Specific knowledge of plant equipment and processes
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems

You should be proficient in:

• Manual Machining Skills
• Tool/Die/Mold Repair Skills
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• Manual Grinder
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• Manual Vertical Mill
• Jig Grinder