Rotary Press Operator

Overview

• Set up, calibrate, and operate rotary die-cutting presses in accordance with production schedules, engineering drawings, and work orders.
  
  
• Mount tooling, dies, print cylinders, unwind/rewind shafts, and slitting attachments to required specifications.
  
  
• Load raw materials (foams, rubbers, pressure-sensitive adhesives, films, and liners) and thread webs through proper tensioning and guide paths.
  
  
• Adjust tension, speed, die pressure, registration, and laminating nip rolls to eliminate defects such as curl, wrinkles, or registration drift.
  
  

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, pin gauges).
  
  
• Maintain strict adherence to customer tolerances, specifications, and internal quality management standards (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949).
  
  
• Document production quantities, material scrap rates, cycle times, and inspection results in the company ERP/MES tracking system.
  
  
• Immediately isolate and tag non-conforming materials to prevent defective parts from reaching downstream processes.
  
  

• Execute daily and preventative maintenance on assigned machinery, including cleaning, lubrication, blade inspection, and roller care.
  
  
• Troubleshoot mechanical, alignment, and die-cutting issues quickly to minimize machine downtime.
  
  
• Participate in 5S workplace organization, lean manufacturing initiatives, and scrap-reduction projects.
  
  

• Strictly adhere to OSHA regulations, plant safety protocols, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and PPE requirements.
  
  
• Maintain a clean, organized, and debris-free press area throughout each shift.