Night-Shift Precision Cutter Operator

Pollard Games, Inc. dba American Games; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

American Games in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a skilled Cutter Machine Operator to join our Finishing team. You will operate precision cutting equipment to convert printed materials into finished products, maintaining high quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2–3+ years of cutting equipment experience, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, read job tickets, and perform quality inspections.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of cutting equipment or similar manufacturing machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets and specs.
• Strong math, measurement and computer skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long shifts.
• Safety-focused and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operate precision cutting equipment to transform printed materials into finished products.
• Set up, operate and monitor guillotine cutting machines according to production specifications.
• Read and interpret job tickets, production orders and packaging instructions.
• Perform quality inspections to verify dimensions, alignment, print quality and finished product accuracy.
• Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot minor mechanical issues.
• Accurately enter production data and maintain manufacturing records.
• Work closely with press operators, production staff and supervisors to meet daily production goals.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain compliance with company quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Assist with packaging, labeling, material handling and other finishing operations as needed.
• Support continuous production by minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Cutting machines

Mechanical aptitude

Reading specs

Math & measurements

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Safety conscious

Overtime capable

Tools

Guillotine cutter

Production data entry

Quality inspection tools

Job description

American Games in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a skilled Cutter Machine Operator to join our Finishing team. You will operate precision cutting equipment to convert printed materials into finished products, maintaining high quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2–3+ years of cutting equipment experience, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, read job tickets, and perform quality inspections.