Entry Cutter Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Integrity culture

Training programs

Competitive salary

Global packaging company

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Hicksville, NY is seeking a Cutter Operator to set up and operate cutters to customer specifications and perform inspections to ensure quality product.

You will locate flatstock, run the cutter, prepare jobs, maintain equipment, perform quality inspections, and communicate with pressmen, operators, management and suppliers while following SOPs and work instructions. The role may require overtime during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Must meet mechanical aptitude via test or prior work experience.
• Ability to read and write complex instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Maintain good attendance.
• Ability to work overtime; overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Capable of performing all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Locates flatstock and performs make readies.
• Sets up and operates cutter.
• Adheres to SOPs 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.
• Demonstrates knowledge of machine control panel, air system, back gauge movement and computer capabilities.
• Understands paperweights and their effect on 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 job specifications.
• Understands quality criteria and performs all quality inspections.
• Performs knife changes and adjustments and routine maintenance.
• Troubleshoots mechanical difficulties (power shut down, manual knife recycling).
• May be cross trained in other areas and perform other duties as assigned.
• Contributes to team effort with strong work ethic, problem solving, training and 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Reading instructions

Basic computer skills

Mathematical skills

Overtime readiness

Tools

Paper jogger

Cutter machine

Job description

Cutter Operator

GENERAL PURPOSE:
Setup and operate cutter to customer specifications and perform process inspections to ensure quality product. Cut 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.


• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of machine control panel, air system, movement of back gauge, computer capabilities.


• 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).


• May be cross trained in other areas of the plant and perform other duties as assigned.


• 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 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 able to work overtime; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.


• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.


• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.


• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.


• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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