Cutter Operator
Department: Bindery
Description: Set up, operate and maintain a machine to cut paper stock preparatory to binding or folding.
Primary Responsibilities are listed below. Other responsibilities may be applied.
- Review job tickets and plan work process to ensure meeting of customer specifications.
- Review specifications to determine page sequence, type of fold and page or sheet size.
- Measure from edge of sheet using scale to determine incremental cutting positions from guide.
- Enter cutting positions in proper order into computer memory.
- Remove sheets of printed or unprinted paper stack from the load and place them on the cutter bed. Jog and align sheets against the cutter guide in preparation for cutting.
- Activate computer to move sheets into first cut position. Activate double hand switches to begin cutting operation.
- Examine cut material for any imperfections and adjust computer program as needed.
- Remove finished or pre-finished material from the cutter bed and stack on pallets or carts for shipment to the customer or next operation.
- Change knives and lubricate as needed as recommended by manufacturers specifications.
- Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
Skills, Abilities, Working Conditions:
- Perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions, Job Jackets, press imposition and rule-up sheets.
- Must be mechanically inclined.
- Must have basic electronic and computer keyboard knowledge.
- Stand and walk 95% of the time.
- Extensive lifting and bending actions.
- Physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs.
- Manufacturing environment with noise exposure to varying levels. Hearing protection provided.
- Ability to direct fellow crew members in the overall operation involved in the job.
If interested, download and fill out the application form below and email to Human Resources: hr@schlabachprinters.com