Experienced Cutter Operator (Polar Cutter)

Wallace Graphics; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Graphics seeks an experienced Cutter Operator responsible for operating and maintaining cutting machinery essential for bindery functions. This role involves reviewing job specifications, setting up cutters, and ensuring the quality of cut materials. Candidates must possess technical expertise and a high school diploma, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in operating Polar Cutter machinery.
• Ability to read job specifications and understand cut patterns.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, operation, and maintenance of cutter machinery.
• Ensure jobs meet quality and quantity specifications.

Skills

Technical expertise navigating Polar Cutter control panel

Experience with loading, cutting and unloading sheets

Ability to understand written and verbal instructions

Ability to read and understand Job Jackets

Basic mathematical calculations

Basic repair and maintenance of cutter machinery

Understanding basic safety protocols

Effective teaming skills

Mechanical inclination

Basic electronic and computer keyboard knowledge

Verbal communication in English

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Experienced Cutter Operator (Polar Cutter)

Experienced Cutter Operator (Polar Cutter)

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Summary

The Cutter Operator is responsible for the set-up, operation, and maintenance of cutter machinery for cutting sheets in preparation for other bindery functions or final packing for customer. Familiar with common cutting patterns, crop marks, and measurements.

Core Responsibilities

• Review job specifications to determine downstream bindery operations, cutting and packing requirements.
• Thoroughly read and understand job jackets to plan work process to ensure meeting of customer specifications.
• Understand cut patterns and be able to program cutter in most efficient pattern.
• Set up and adjust assigned cutter to specifications at the beginning and during production run as required for, adherence to all quality and customer requirements.
• Adjust/change cutting blade and lubricate as needed.
• Remove sheets of printed or unprinted paper stack from the load and place them on the cutter bed. Jog and align sheets against the cutter guide in preparation for cutting.
• May supervise an assistant operator jogging sheets for the cutter.
• Log into and record data collections (PACE).
• Examine cut material for any imperfections and adjust computer program as needed.
• Remove finished or pre-finished material from the cutter bed and stack on pallets or carts for shipment to the customer or next operation.
• Ensure the completion of jobs meeting quality and quantity requirements.
• Ensures that their work area and the rest of the bindery remain clean and tidy
• Perform all required maintenance to machines according to departmental procedures.
• Troubleshoot machine problems, resolving if possible, notifying Plant Manager as needed
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Assist with collating and finishing as needed

Education & Certification/Licensing Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Technical expertise navigating Polar Cutter control panel and parts
• Experience with the process of loading, cutting, and unloading sheets off the cutter machinery
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions, press imposition and rule-up sheets
• Ability to read and understand Job Jackets
• Perform basic mathematical calculations
• Understanding basic repair and maintenance of cutter machinery
• Understanding basic safety protocols when handling cutter machinery
• Effective teaming skills
• Ability to direct fellow crew members in the overall operation involved in the job
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Must have basic electronic and computer keyboard knowledge.
• Stand and walk 95% of the time. (Safety shoes required)
• Ability to communicate verbally in English, bilingual a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing at a machinery; fast paced and occasionally high stress production company setting
• Extensive lifting and bending actions.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
• Effective visual and hearing abilities, with or without aid, suitable for an office and production warehouse environment
• May use solvents when cleaning; oils during lubrication; and alcohol or alcohol replacement during upkeep and operation of unit.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Printing Services

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