Machine Operator

Why work for DeLine Box and Display?

DeLine Box and Display is a corrugated box company that has been in business here in Denver for over 50 years. Dave DeLine, our current President, is the 4th generation of this family-owned company. The two factors that make us unique and a great place to work is our longevity and sustainability. DeLine Box and Display is a strong company that has been around for decades and has only gotten busier through this pandemic. We have many employees who have been with us for over 10 years, some even over 30 or 40 years! Unlike most corrugated box companies, we focus on being sustainable by using 70% recycled materials in our product. Our culture is often described as collaborative and supportive with unlimited opportunities for advancement. We are looking for hardworking, reliable, driven individuals who we can train to become life-long members of our DeLine Box family.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay with opportunity for over-time.
• Start accruing Paid-Time-Off on your first day, up to 48 hours a year.
• Earn 40 hours of Vacation time (in addition to PTO) upon completion of one year of service.
• 10 company paid holidays per calendar year.
• Eligible for company benefits including health, vision, dental, basic life/AD&D, supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan, and flexible savings account.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Machine Operators:

Specific duties and responsibilities will depend on which machine you are operating. This will be discussed further during the interview phases and is decided by each individual’s skill level, knowledge, and experience.

• Responsible for overseeing all activities associated with running machinery. This includes staging, setup, operation run, quality and housekeeping.
• Perform visual inspections of dies and plates prior to install.
• Troubleshoot production and quality issues and provide corrective action.
• Oversee and perform basic preventative maintenance duties
• Oversee and perform daily housekeeping duties.
• Ensure all staff on the machine are following and complying with health/safety rules and regulations.
  
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment Background Check.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency required
• 90 days of related experience strongly preferred
• Experience with corrugated box industry strongly preferred
• Experience on the following machines strongly preferred; Flexo-Folder-Gluers (Bertha, 50” Post, Emba), Rotary Die-Cutters (Gopfert or HyCorr), or Finishing Machines (Post Folder/Gluer, Jumbo Gluer, Bin Bander)

Knowledge

• Corrugated box types
• Converting production processes
• Quality control
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English
• Techniques for maximizing effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Skills/Abilities of Machine Operating

• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Mathematics – Knowledge of industrial math including arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Ability to calculate measurement conversion. Ability to determine the relationship between tolerances and dimensions in an acceptable range.
• Computer – Familiar with basic functions of database and operating systems. Can locate, open and save files.
• CAD Drawing – Ability to read and interpret CAD drawing including dimensions, symbols, notes and views.
• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Installation –Installing tooling, knife segments and printing ink to meet specifications.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of corrugated board to evaluate quality and performance.
• Material and Operation Analysis – Determining quality of corrugated board and adjusting settings accordingly.
• Time Management – Managing one’s own time and the time of others.