2nd Shift Die Maker

Die Maker

Hourly Position | Permanent 2nd Shift | Train on 1st Shift

Mechanically inclined and enjoy building, troubleshooting, and working with precision? Turn those skills into a specialized career at Quad.

Quad is hiring a Die Maker to support our specialty packaging operation. In this hands-on role, you'll build and maintain the tooling used to produce folding cartons, corrugated packaging, labels, inserts, and other printed products.

You'll work with structural designers and manufacturing teams to create accurate, high-quality dies that keep production running efficiently.

Schedule: This is a long-term 2nd-shift position. Training will take place on 1st shift before transitioning to your regular 2nd-shift schedule.
Job Type: Full-time, hourly

What You'll Do

• Build die boards using the Gerber Profile
• Operate the rule bender to produce finished dies
• Rubber and pre-press dies for production
• Build new dies and modify existing tooling
• Verify tooling dimensions and specifications for accuracy
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and support production needs
• Maintain die inventory, records, and revision documentation
• Keep dies and tooling organized and production-ready
• Support continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to understand measurements, specifications, and manufacturing instructions
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to follow job instructions, safety procedures, and production documentation
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to train on 1st shift and transition to a long-term 2nd-shift schedule

Preferred: One or more years of experience working with die cutters or making die-cutting dies. Experience in packaging, printing, converting, tooling, machining, or similar manufacturing environments is also valuable.

Why Quad?

This is an opportunity to learn and develop a specialized manufacturing skill while working with the tooling behind high-quality printed packaging.

If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy precision work, and take pride in building something with your hands, we want to hear from you.

Build the tools. Solve the challenges. Build your career at Quad..