Cutter Operator — Precision Cutting & Quality Assurance

Mittera; Melrose Park, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

401K with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid volunteer time off

Legal insurance

Identity theft protection

Employee assistance program

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. We are seeking a cutter operator to set up and operate cutting equipment, ensuring quality and meeting customer specifications.

Strong reading, math, and communication skills are required, with experience on Zund machines a plus. Position involves working with press sheets, planning workflows, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1–3 years of cutting experience preferred.
• Able to read work instructions and memos.
• Good math skills for measurements.
• Strong communication across levels.
• Zund experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and adjust cutter machine per 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

Skills

Reading instructions

Math skills

Effective communication

Planning & prioritizing

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Zund experience

Job description

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. We are seeking a cutter operator to set up and operate cutting equipment, ensuring quality and meeting customer specifications.

Strong reading, math, and communication skills are required, with experience on Zund machines a plus. Position involves working with press sheets, planning workflows, and maintaining equipment.