Die Cutter Operator

Company: Serigraph
Location: West Bend
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

10 Hour Day Shift Opportunity 6:30a-4:30p Monday through Thursday Do you take pride in precision work and enjoy working in a hands-on manufacturing environment? Serigraph is looking for a Die Cutter Operator to join our production team. In this role, you'll set up and operate a variety of hand-fed die-cutting presses, ensuring jobs meet exacting quality standards and daily productivity goals. This position plays a key role in our production process, from performing setup and teardown to conducting preventive maintenance and quality checks. You'll collaborate across shifts, maintain accurate documentation, and help ensure our products meet customer expectations—every time. If you're detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and thrive in a clean, safety-first workplace, Serigraph is the place to grow your career. Die Cutter Operator Responsibilities - Meet predetermined productivity and quality standards. Set up press equipment, including die mounting and register adjustments. Tear down presses after jobs are complete. Perform preventive maintenance checks on die-cutting equipment. Communicate with operators across shifts regarding job status, special instructions, or irregularities. Accurately complete labor entries, QA documentation, job tickets, and move tags. Pop out parts from cut sheets as needed. Load or remove sheets from press or hopper. Read and interpret blueprints. Support general operations or perform other duties as assigned. Follow safety and housekeeping standards at all times. Stop production and inform management when quality concerns arise. Who We Are Looking for in a Die Cutter Operator - Knowledge of good departmental and company safety/housekeeping/PPE practices. Understanding of equipment orientation, control panels, and equipment safety. Ability to interpret and understand job tickets for die-cut operations. High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to enter required information into the ERP system. Experience reading and interpreting blueprints. Join Us and Be Part of Something Great! At Serigraph, we believe hard work should be rewarded ! Our compensation is designed to be competitive and fair , taking into account your skills, experience, and the specific role you take on. Plus, if you're working an off-shift, you’ll receive a shift premium on top of your hourly wage—because we appreciate the extra commitment! We’re looking for fun, reliable team players who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a collaborative, quality-driven environment . If that sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you! Ready to make an impact? Apply today and take the next step in your career with Serigraph! Who is Serigraph? Serigraph has over 70 years of experience in printing, advanced decorating technologies and graphic solutions for the automotive, appliance, consumer, medical, power sports, and point-of-purchase markets. Our core business is decorating plastic. We print, form, mold, finish and fulfill in-house. Serigraph specializes in transforming our customer’s brands to the physical world through print. Come help us build a team of creative problem solvers who know they can make a difference—because that’s the kind of community we want. Life at Serigraph The average Serigraph employee has more than 16 years of service! The tenure of our coworkers speaks volumes for life at Serigraph. Serigraph employees enjoy: Competitive wages with shift premiums Access to earned wages before the scheduled payday A clean and air-conditioned environment Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and a vacation buy/sell program Paid lunch breaks and holidays included in overtime Free onsite healthcare and telemedicine including COVID testing Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance 401(k) eligibility on day one Free onsite fitness facility and walking trails Cross training, growth, and promotion from within What are you waiting for? Apply to join the Serigraph team today! *Serigraph is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

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