Cutter Operator – Finishing Team | 401K & PTO

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

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.