Cutter Operator

Smurfit Westrock plc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a cutter operator to set up and run a guillotine cutter, producing inserts to exact measurements and maintaining quality standards. You will read job tickets, adjust settings, and perform routine maintenance while collaborating with pressmen, operators, and supervisors.

The role requires basic math, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read and write in English. Overtime may be required during busy periods, with a strong safety ethic and reliability emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read and interpret job instructions.
• Basic math skills for measurement and tolerances.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must pass a ruler and line clearance test.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate guillotine cutter to customer specifications.
• Perform process inspections to ensure quality product.
• Make inserts and ensure correct measurements for production.
• Perform weekly and monthly machine maintenance.
• Read job tickets and interpret customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and adjust knives as needed.
• Cross-train in other areas of the plant.
• Maintain good attendance and communicate with team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

English literacy

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Control panel

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Setup and operate guillotine cutter to customer specifications and perform process inspections to ensure quality product. Responsible for the cutting of inserts into the required measurement for further production

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Locates flatstock and performs make readies.
• Sets up and operates cutter.
• Adheres to SOP’s and work instructions.
• Makes trays, shippers and box labels as needed.
• Adheres to quality standards.
• Performs weekly and monthly maintenance.
• Communicates effectively with pressmen, operators, manufacturers, management, and suppliers.
• Understands paperweights and their effect on the cutting knives.
• Operates a paper jogger and paper lifter and stacks neatly in the proper sequence.
• Programs the computer for all required jobs to comply with the job specifications.
• Understands quality criteria and perform all quality inspections.
• Performs knife changes and knife adjustments in addition to required machine maintenance.
• Troubleshoots mechanical difficulties (power shut down, manual recycling of knife).
• Cross trains in other areas of the plant.
• Contributes to team effort by exhibiting strong work ethic, problem solving, providing training and demonstrating leadership.
• Contributes to quality investigations when necessary.
• Interprets job ticket information and customer specifications to efficiently set-up and run the cutter.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two to three years of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Must be able to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of machine control panel, air system, movement of back gauge, computer capabilities.
• Must pass a Ruler test.
• Must pass a Line Clearance test.
• Must have the ability to read and write complex instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must have strong mathematical skills.
• Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be capable of maintaining good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Employee is required to: sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.