Cutter Operator - Nashville

Prisma Nashville Llc; Nashville (TN); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Prisma Nashville Llc is seeking a Cutter Operator to set up and operate industrial cutting equipment for paper and cardstock, ensuring cuts meet exact specifications. The role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and strict adherence to safety protocols.

The successful candidate will program coordinates, load and align large stacks, perform quality checks, and assist with routine maintenance. A background in printing/bindery environments is preferred, with the ability to work under

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school background required.
• 1–2 years of experience operating industrial paper cutters in a commercial printing, packaging, or bindery environment.
• Strong ability to read a precision ruler and perform fractional, decimal, and metric conversions.

Responsabilités

• Set up programs and program cutting coordinates into guillotine or flatbed cutters.
• Load, jog, and align large stacks of paper on the cutter bed and execute cuts with safety controls.
• Measure cut sheets and inspect for squareness, ink smudges, or uneven cuts.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and report issues to technicians.
• Stack, count, label finished jobs, and transport to shipping or bindery stations using pallet jacks.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and wear required PPE.

Connaissances

Ruler reading

Math skills

Spatial awareness

Troubleshooting

Deadline-driven

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Trade school background

Outils

Industrial cutters

Description du poste

Position SummaryThe Cutter Operator sets up programs, and operates industrial cutting equipment to trim, square, and cut paper and cardstock to exact customer specifications. This position is vital to maintaining the high quality and efficiency of our commercial printing facility. The ideal candidate has excellent attention to detail, strong mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to strict workplace safety.Key ResponsibilitiesJob Setup & Programming: Review job tickets, layout sheets, and cutting diagrams to determine correct dimensions. Program precise cutting coordinates into computer-controlled guillotine or flatbed cutters.Equipment Operation: Safely load, jog, and align large stacks of printed paper onto the cutter bed. Execute cuts using required two-hand safety controls.Quality Assurance: Measure cut sheets using precision rulers down to fractional variations. Verify squareness and visually inspect finished pieces for ink smudges, registration issues, or uneven cuts.Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform routine machine maintenance, including checking oil levels and changing cutting blades/sticks. Identify mechanical problems and report complex repairs to maintenance technicians.Workflow Support: Neatly stack, count, and label completed jobs. Safely transport finished materials to shipping or secondary bindery stations (folding, binding, scoring) using pallet jacks.Safety Compliance: Maintain a clean, organized workspace. Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and strictly follow all manufacturer safety protocols.Qualifications & RequirementsEducation: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent trade school background.Experience: Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience operating industrial paper cutters in a commercial printing, packaging, or bindery environment.Technical Skills: Strong ability to read a precision ruler or scale. Solid basic math skills, including working with fractions, decimals, and metric conversions.Physical Ability: Able to stand, walk, bend, and twist for up to 8–10 hours per shift. Ability to safely lift, push, and pull paper stock weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly.Attributes: Strong spatial awareness, independent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work under tight production deadlines.