Cutter Operator

About This Role

Setup and operate a cutter machine to customer specifications, ensuring quality products and performing process inspections. This role requires adherence to SOPs, effective communication, and troubleshooting mechanical difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Locate flatstock and perform make readies
• Set up and operate cutter to customer specifications
• Adhere to SOPs and work instructions
• Make trays, shippers, and box labels as needed
• Perform weekly and monthly machine maintenance
• Communicate effectively with pressmen, operators, manufacturers, management, and suppliers
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of machine control panel, air system, and back gauge movement
• Program the computer for all required jobs to comply with job specifications
• Perform knife changes and knife adjustments
• Troubleshoot mechanical difficulties (power shut down, manual recycling of knife)
• Contribute to quality investigations when necessary
• Interpret job ticket information and customer specifications

Requirements

• Ability to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and write complex instructions, correspondence and memos
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Strong mathematical skills
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
• Basic computer skills
• Capability of maintaining good attendance
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to pass a basic reading test

Qualifications

• Two to three years of related experience and/or training preferred.