Lead Paper Sheeter Operator

Accurate Paper Box Co; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; 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 Co. seeks a seasoned Lead Sheeter Operator to run folding carton sheeters at full production speed, minimize waste, and lead the department with minimal training required.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read and follow job tickets and schedules to sustain equipment uptime and product quality.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years operating a sheeter in folding carton manufacturing.
• 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.

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

Sheeting machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Production scheduling

Quality awareness

Team coordination

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