Steel Rule Die Maker - Printing Industry

K & W finishing, inc., a print-finishing (bindery) company located in Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking an experienced Steel Rule Die Maker to join its team.

Successful candidates will have the ability to interpret die lines and create steel rule dies with accuracy and precision. We are making flat, steel-rule dies to die-cut paper products. (Metal rule pounded into wood pre-cut on a Gerber table.)

Hours will be Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (day shift), overtime as available/necessary.

Please reply to this add with resume or contact Bob or Cory via telephone at 410-566-0777.

Salary based on experience and can-do attitude.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED
• 5 years experience in steel rule die making

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to make decisions on the best way to produce a quality finished piece;
• Strong understanding of die-cutting processes, materials and tolerances;
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills;
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand, instructions, and to communicate in English;
• Familiar with CAD Programs Gerber's and automatic benders a plus;
• Understand rubbering requirements;
• Prior experience in the printing industry not required but preferred;
• Team player; ability to work well with others;
• Able to understand what is required of each job and communicate requirements effectively to others;
• Maintain the quality our customers expect;
• Ability to take constructive criticism designed to help the candidate learn and grow within the position;
• Able and willing to work in a job environment which requires exposure to possible bodily injury from moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, or machinery

BENEFITS:

• Air-conditioned work environment;
• Paid Vacation;
• Paid Holidays;
• Health insurance (portion paid by the company); 
• Dental, vision, disability, and life insurance;
• Weekly pay via direct deposit & printed pay stubs;
• Credit Union