2nd Shift Die Mounter

Packaging Corporation of America - New Oxford, PA

Full-time

New Oxford, PA

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The 2nd Shift Die Mounter at Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is responsible for the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of dies used in the packaging process. This role involves operating a standup forklift, communicating with machine operators, and ensuring that dies are ready for production. The position requires a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the repair, cleaning and troubleshooting of dies.
• Operate a standup forklift safely and efficiently.
• Communicate with machine operators and supervisors on tooling issues and scheduling changes/problems.
• Maintain tooling equipment and stock for die repair, such as rule, rubber, adhesives, punches, numbers and matrix.
• Repair and/or modify dies using machine tools and hand tools.
• Maintain die inventory, pulling and replacing die by number and location according to factory cards.
• Pull and put away dies for production machines as needed.
• Understand and follow instructions on factory card.
• Apply working knowledge of proper height rule for each machine.
• Install matrix when needed.
• Assist Operators or Assistants with die repairs and pre-mount dies in chase - loaders and perform all other pre-press tasking when possible.
• Color code dies for ease of press side use and removal.
• Inspect dies prior to run, ensuring the dies are press ready and all die components are present and in usable condition.
• Input data and maintain accurate documentation in computer system.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Adhere to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
• Pull rotary cutting dies and plates away after run.
• Keep print plates and flood mats on production floor neatly placed and organized.
• Keep print plates separate from flood mats.
• Enter last run dates of plates and dies in excel for further records.
• Trash plates/dies when needed (18 months after last run).
• Make ink when needed (usually weekends).
• Keep availability list of open die racks and plate locations for new tooling.
• Break out 260 for breaks and lunches.
• Perform other duties, as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, walk, turn, and pivot.
• Ability to stand constantly, and frequently step up and down off forklift.
• Ability to constantly push/pull dies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to recognize numbers and number sequences.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
• Frequently works from heights while replacing and removing dies from racks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain PCA certified forklift license.
• Ability to read a tape measure.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience operating a forklift.
• Prior experience in die/tooling repair.

Benefits

• Hourly pay rate of $23.18