Join the Leader in Trading Card Manufacturing
At Millennium Print Group (MPG), a proud subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International, we’re on a mission to be the world’s leading manufacturer of trading card games and collectibles. Based in North Carolina’s vibrant Research Triangle Park and Piedmont Triad regions, we’re at the heart of innovation in this fast-growing industry.
Since our founding in 2014, our dedicated team has built a world-class operation known for exceptional quality, customer focus, and market agility. Specializing in trading and collectible cards, we offer a unique range of services that set us apart.
Our commitment to excellence has fueled rapid growth — we’ve nearly tripled in size since 2019 — and we’re just getting started.
Come be part of a forward-thinking, high-performing team that’s shaping the future of collectible printing. At MPG, your work makes an impact.
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Die Cutter Operator-Nights
We're looking for Die Cutter Operators to join our team. In this role, candidates will adjust, maintain, and safely operate a Bobst/Die Cutting Machine, ensuring that all items produced meet customer specifications in accordance with company policies and procedures. If you're interested in manufacturing, printing, and operating production equipment while building a career in the world's largest trading card company, this could be an opportunity to work on products loved around the world.
Location: Morrisville, NC
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift
Pay & Benefits: Competitive hourly pay + bonus eligibility + comprehensive benefits package
What You Will Do:
- Review and understand Job Ticket details and specifications to prepare the machine and supplies for each job properly
- Understand process setup, adjustment, procedures, and equipment capabilities to operate machine with excellence
- Set up Bobst / Die Cutting Machine to specified speeds and production rates and get approval of set-up by Supervisor
- Operate Bobst / Die Cutting Machine to run the product indicated, ensuring correctness of operation
- Test sample for correct paper proprieties and characteristics before production
- Compare production output to sample provided to evaluate accuracy of operation throughout production
- Inspect output skids for cutting, score, and die positions and ensure proper documentation and records on skids and within Job Jacket
- Inspect and monitor Bobst / Die Cutting Machine for safety issues and request maintenance as needed
- Clean and maintain machinery and equipment to guarantee quality performance
- Complete Bindery Log
- Complete Die Cutter Tracking Form
- Record and document all required process information
- Ensure that working environment is clean, tidy, and safe
- Comply with the company’s safety standards
- Follow procedures and policies while demonstrating commitment to the company
- Fulfill other tasks assigned that are related to the overall objective of the position
What You Will Bring:
- At least 1 year of experience operating a die cutter required
- Ability to learn most characteristics of products and materials
- Ability to follow procedures and policies
- Excellent attention to detail
- Effective time-management skills
- Ability to identify and organize the resources needed to perform the task
- Skill in adjusting powered machines using hand tools
- Ability to conduct accurate measurements using the proper tools
- Ability to establish good relationships with coworkers, communicate proactively, and listen to / consult others
- Ability to work productively in a high-pressure environment
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
How You Will Be Successful:
- Dedicated to Quality and Safety: Produce high-quality products while following all safety procedures and quality standards.
- Passion for Cards: Take pride in producing premium trading card products enjoyed by customers around the world.
- Building Relationships: Collaborate with operators, maintenance, quality, and production teams to achieve daily production goals.
- Integrity and Respect: Follow standard operating procedures and communicate openly to support an efficient and respectful workplace.
- Challenging the Expected: Continuously develop your equipment knowledge and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Why Join MPG?
Millennium Print Group, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International, is the largest trading card printer in the world. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to help produce some of the world's most recognizable trading card products.
What to Expect
MPG offers a leading-edge compensation package which includes the following:
- A highly competitive compensation "above the industry" commensurate with experience which includes an annual incentive bonus plan
- 100% Employer-paid medical, dental base plan, vision, life/AD&D, and short-term and long-term disability, while subsidizing premiums for medical, dental, and vision for employee dependents
- 401(k) Plan with up to a 6% (dollar for dollar) Employer match
- Health Savings/Flexible Spending Account options
- Paid time off, including 10 company-paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday
- Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive relocation package available for qualified candidates
- And, much more!
Millennium Print Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The duties and responsibilities described above are essential functions of the job. The following qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.