Lead Paper Sheeter Operator

Accurate Paper Box; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Accurate Paper Box in Knoxville, TN seeks an experienced Lead Sheeter Operator to manage high-speed paperboard sheeters in folding carton manufacturing. This is not an entry-level role; you should step in immediately, run at full production speed, minimize waste, and lead the department without extensive training.

The ideal candidate has several years of hands-on sheeter experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and a proven track record of maintaining board quality, achieving tight tolerances,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years operating a sheeter in folding carton manufacturing.
• Proven ability to run at high speeds with minimal waste.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read job tickets and production schedules independently.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and team accountability.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot high-speed paperboard sheeters.
• Maintain tight sheet size tolerances and board quality standards.
• Monitor grain direction, caliper consistency, and sheet accuracy.
• Drive maximum throughput while maintaining low spoilage rates.
• Identify and correct mechanical or quality issues proactively.
• Coordinate with pressroom scheduling to ensure material readiness.
• Lead assistants and enforce high performance standards.
• Maintain accurate production reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Read production tickets

High-speed operation

Tools

Sheeting machines

Caliper measurement

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Title:

Lead Sheeter Operator (Sheeting Machine Operator / Paper Converting Operator)

Department:

Converting

Reports To:

Production Manager

Position Summary

Accurate Paper Box is seeking an experienced Sheeter Operator with several years of hands-on sheeter experience in folding carton manufacturing. This is not an entry-level position. The ideal candidate can step in immediately, run at full production speed, minimize waste, and lead the department without extensive training.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot high-speed paperboard sheeters
• Maintain tight sheet size tolerances and board quality standards
• Monitor grain direction, caliper consistency, and sheet accuracy
• Drive maximum throughput while maintaining low spoilage rates
• Identify and correct mechanical or quality issues proactively
• Coordinate with pressroom scheduling to ensure material readiness
• Lead assistants and enforce high performance standards
• Maintain accurate production reporting

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years operating a sheeter in folding carton manufacturing
• Proven ability to run at high speeds with minimal waste
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read job tickets and production schedules independently
• Demonstrated leadership capability
• Track record of maintaining equipment performance and uptime

What We Expect

• Ownership mentality
• High urgency and production intensity
• Focus on throughput, waste reduction, and efficiency
• Ability to hold team members accountable