Litho Finishing Blumer Operator, 2nd shift

MCC; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

MCC in Batavia, NY is seeking a Blumer Operator to set up and operate cutting machines (Blumer or PMC Die Cutter) to cut product to proper length and width. The role requires reviewing job tickets and selecting programs, loading products, and verifying cutting accuracy to meet specifications.

You will maintain equipment, change knives, move finished goods, and complete tags and tickets. The position includes training new operators, keeping a clean work area, and supporting special projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 1–2 years of cutting experience.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• Review job tickets and determine customer specifications.
• Operate computer to check and select program or modify program; contact QA for approval.
• Set cutter side guides; load and cut; verify operation and adjust to maintain specs.
• Check knife performance; change blades using hand tools as needed.
• Move finished product with hand or pallet truck; manage skids and supplies.
• Complete load tags, tally sheets and final job tickets.
• Record each job run, job number, customer name, and specifics.
• Train new Blumer Operators and helpers in jogging and cutting operations.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Follow instructions

Data interpretation

Problem solving

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.