Cutter Operator

Digital Room; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Employer 401(k) match

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Digital Room in Van Nuys, CA is hiring a Cutter Operator for the plant. The role requires operating continuous and pile‑fed cutter machines, aligning and weighing jobs, and ensuring the cutting program is followed accurately.

Overtime may be required based on business needs. The position offers opportunities to work with experienced print professionals in a fast‑paced environment, with emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience using continuous and pile fed machines and packing exp.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Press Operator.
• Ability to multitask with changing priorities.
• Ability to recognize safety issues & corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Operate cutter per program and set workload for the day.
• Align and weigh printed jobs on jogger according to specs.
• Monitor machine during cuts to maintain specs and speed.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and escalate to supervisor when needed.
• Replace worn blades using hand tools when required.
• Record production data such as materials processed.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and equipment.

Skills

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Effective communication

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Job description

We are actively hiring for the positions of Cutter Operator for our plant in Van Nuys, CA.

Shifts

• 3rd shift 9:30 PM - 6:00 AM Sunday to Thursday

Duties & Responsibilities

• Access IMS program to determine priority jobs and set workload for the day.
• Place printed jobs on jogger to align and weigh according to job specifications.
• Align prepared batch inside cutter to select cutting program to follow.
• Follow cutting program cutting from biggest measurement to smallest measurement.
• Monitor assigned machine during each cut to ensure adherence to specifications and make adjustments as needed to maintain specifications and operating speed.
• Troubleshoot machine problems, resolve if possible, notifying Bindery Supervisor/Plant Management.
• Replace worn cutting blades with hand tools when required.
• Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.
• Ensure all equipment, tools, and work station are in good working order and is free of any safety hazards.
• Must be available for any required overtime based on business needs.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience using continuous and pile fed machines and packing exp.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Press Operator.
• Ability to multitask with changing priorities.
• Ability to recognize safety issues & corrective actions.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 50lbs (50% of time)
• Able to stand for 8 hours
• Walking and moving around work-area (50% of time)

For further information on the Digital Room, please explore our website www.digitalroominc.com

What are the perks and benefits of working at Digital Room?

• Collaborate with leading print professionals in a fast-paced, high-tech, safe, and enjoyable environment
• Competitive pay and growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage (location-specific).
• Employer match 401(k) up to limits.
• Company-sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account and voluntary benefits.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Employee discounts on all products.
• Company-sponsored training and certifications.
• Fun workplace and wellness events, and more

Please note: Actual compensation within the range will depend on various factors including the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.