Die Cutter Pressman Lead
About The Position
Sheboygan Paper Box Company (SPBCo) is a well-established, employee-focused packaging manufacturer known for quality, teamwork, and long-term stability. We’re looking for a skilled Die Cutter Pressman Lead who takes pride in their work, understands the importance of precision, and enjoys leading others on the floor. If you have strong die cutting experience and are ready to take on a leadership role on 2nd shift—this is a great opportunity to grow with a company that invests in its people. As a Die Cutter Pressman Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality production and smooth workflow across departments.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Die Cutter Pressman Lead
- Strong knowledge of die cutting processes and equipment
- Ability to read and interpret job tickets and production instructions
- Solid math skills (fractions, decimals, measurements)
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Effective communication and leadership skills
- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
Responsibilities
- Lead the setup and operation of die cutting presses
- Review factory tickets and ensure job specifications are followed precisely
- Inspect sheet alignment, cuts, and creases for accuracy and quality
- Install dies and run test sheets prior to production
- Perform ongoing quality checks throughout production runs
- Troubleshoot issues and communicate with supervisors when discrepancies arise
- Collaborate with the Printing Department to ensure layouts align with die specifications
- Approve jobs prior to print production when needed
- Complete all production paperwork accurately and on time
- Mentor and guide feeder operators, assigning tasks and supporting development
- Communicate with pre-make-ready teams to prevent setup issues
- Maintain strong teamwork across departments to keep production running smoothly
- Operate Power Industrial Vehicles (PIV) safely as needed
Benefits
- new employee training schedules
- skilled-trade positions within the folding carton industry and an active coaching and development culture
- health, dental, life insurance
- short/long term disability
- Flexible Spending Program
- Teladoc Program
- 10 paid holidays
- a progressive paid vacation schedule
- personal time off (PTO)
- employee assistant program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit-Sharing plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
