Role and Responsibilities

The Die Maker Utility is responsible for preparing dies for the die-cutters, monitoring the process during pre-make-ready, and checking the final product for quality. This role also involves communication with the CAD department and assisting with die-cutters or pre-make-ready operations as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare tooling for two die cutters – minimum of 4 hours.


• Assist die cutters with make-ready.


• Support continuous runs on both machines – 1 hour.


• Perform general housekeeping duties including removing bales, stripping, emptying containers, and cleaning.

 

Objective

• Inspect dies and die boards; enter relevant data into the system.


• Knife incoming dies, re-knife existing dies, and assist operators during Make Ready.


• Organize the die room and tooling inventory.

 

 

Equipment Used

• Easy Bender Turbo


• Iberica 105 Blanker


• Bobst 106 NOVACUT

Tasks Performed

• Prepare all tooling for die cutting equipment per schedule.


• Coordinate with the CAD department on scheduling.


• Pull files on the Easy Bender Turbo.


• Knife new dies.


• Rule up dies according to stock and caliper.


• Tape off samples and compare to CAD samples for accuracy.


• Nick and rubber steel rule dies according to equipment guidelines.


• Prepare counter plates per job requirements (matrix, phenolic, steel).


• Build and preset stripping components for press readiness.


• Build and preset blanking components for press readiness.

Tooling Storage and Die Log

• Evaluate tooling returned from previous jobs.


• Review job jackets and die logs for re-knife or rework requirements.


• Assign and maintain storage locations.


• Ensure die tooling storage integrity is maintained.

Other Tasks

• Maintain appropriate inventory of die room supplies.


• Communicate with other departments for status updates.


• Participate in special projects (repairs, jig construction).


• Recommend and implement improvements within the department or company-wide.


• Adhere to all safety procedures and maintain a safe, hazard-free work environment. Report and help correct safety hazards as needed.