Litho Finishing Blumer Operator, 1st shift

MCC Label; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

MCC Label is seeking a Blumer Operator to set up and operate cutting machines (Blumer or PMC Die Cutter) to produce products to precise dimensions. The role includes loading materials, performing adjustments, and maintaining quality through knife changes and regular checks.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with 1–2 years of related cutting experience, and the ability to follow tickets and specifications while training new staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–2 years of cutting operations experience.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and measurements.
• Ability to interpret job tickets and specifications.
• Reliability and willingness to train others.

Responsibilities

• Review job tickets and rule-up to determine customer specifications.
• Operate computer to check/select program or modify as required; coordinate with QA for approval.
• Set cutter side guides; load and cut product; ensure operation meets specs.
• Check knife performance; change blades as needed with hand tools.
• Move finished product to staging; bring in skids and supplies from storage.
• Complete load tags, tally sheets and final job tickets.
• Train new Blumer Operators and helpers.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area and equipment.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Die cutter operation

Cutter setup

Reading job tickets

Train new operators

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

The Blumer Operator performs a variety of duties to set up and operate cutting machines (Blumer or PMC Die Cutter) in order to cut product to proper length and width.

Why work at MCC:

• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating Holidays

Responsibilities:

• Review job tickets and rule-up to determine customer specifications.
• Operate computer to check and select program from index or to add/modify program as required. Contact quality assurance to obtain approval to run job.
• Set cutter side guides. Load product into cutter and cut. Check cutting operation and make adjustments as required to maintain specifications
• Check knife performance during operations to assure clean cuts. Change knife blades when necessary, using a variety of hand tools and knife changing facility.
• Operate hand or pallet truck to move finished product to staging area and/or to bring in empty skids, pallets, box, and carton supplies from storage areas.
• Complete load tags, tally sheets and final job tickets.
• Complete daily production sheets and record each job run, job number, customer name and any specifics pertaining to the job.
• Train new Blumer Operators and helpers as necessary in jogging and cutting operations.
• Maintain area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus1 to 2 years of experience on a variety of cutting operations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.