Cutter Operator

Mittera; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Policies

Short and Long-Term Disability

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Mittera is seeking a Cutter Operator to join the Finishing team. You will set up and adjust cutting equipment, operate machines, and ensure output meets customer specifications.

Candidates with 1–3 years of cutting experience and strong reading/comprehension skills are preferred. Responsibilities include quality checks, planning workflows from job tickets, and basic maintenance of cutting equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires reading of work instructions and memos.
• Requires basic math and measurements.
• Effective communication within the organization.
• Ability to work under deadlines and stress.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and adjust cutter machine per instructions and job requirements.
• Set-up automatic cutting programs manually.
• Operate cutter and associated equipment to cut material to size.
• Evaluate product quality during cutting and adjust as needed.
• Review job tickets and plan work to meet specs.
• Maintain press sheet information with dates and counts.
• Monitor machine during runs and adjust for specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance like blade replacement, lubrication, waxing.
• Notify supervision of issues and submit work orders for repairs.
• Prepare load flags for outgoing loads indicating next operation/destination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team communication

Math basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Mittera is currently seeking Cutter Operators to join our Finishing team! Cutter Operators perform set-up, adjustment and safe operation of cutting equipment. They also prepare product to be packed, collated or bound, ensuring that all items produced meet customer specifications.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Set-up and adjust cutter machine in accordance with instructions and job requirements
• Set-up automatic cutting programs manually into cutter machine
• Operate cutter machine and ancillary equipment to cut material into desired dimensions
• Evaluate and make decisions concerning quality of product while cutting
• Review job tickets and plan work processes to meet customer specifications
• Keep accurate press sheet information with dates and counts
• Monitor assigned machine during runs to ensure adherence to specifications and make adjustments as needed
• Perform routine maintenance, such as blade replacement, lubrication, and waxing
• Notify supervision of mechanical/electrical problems and complete “Work Orders” for parts/repairs that require maintenance assistance
• Prepare load flags on each outgoing load showing the next operation or destination
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1 - 3 years of previous cutting experience preferred
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
• Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
• Ability to use basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements and critical thinking, to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to prevent errors and solve problems on all prepress machines
• Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
• Be organized and able to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination
• Requires near visual acuity
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances

Work Environmental Factors

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials. A production employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.