Operator I, Cutting - 3rd shift

4over; Huber Heights (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Accumulating PTO

Job summary

4over, located in Huber Heights, offers an opportunity for a Cutter Operator I responsible for the setup, adjustment, and safe operation of cutting equipment. This role ensures product quality and meets customer specifications.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, six months to one year of relevant experience with cutting machines, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Six months to one year of related experience with cutting machines in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Setup, adjustment, and operation of cutting equipment.
• Maintain and operate batching system for assignments.
• Collaborate with side cutter operators.
• Troubleshoot machines and notify management of issues.
• Monitor apparatus during run to ensure specifications.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Tools

Polar cutting machines

Saber cutting machines

Job description

At 4over, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming to people of all backgrounds. Providing our employees with job training and opportunities for growth, development, and advancement. We take pride in fostering a safe environment for all employees in our climate-controlled plants.

Summary

The Cutter Operator I is responsible for the setup, adjustment, and safe operation of all cutting equipment to prepare product to be packed, collated, or bound, ensuring the meeting of customer specifications, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Schedule

3rd shift, Sunday – Thursday, eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs. Primary schedule will be 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM, or similar. Training may occur at other times.

Compensation

Commensurate With Experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate batching system to ensure the completion of assignments
• Identify priority jobs to be completed
• Review job tickets and strategically plan work processes to meet customer specifications for custom jobs
• Collaborate with side cutter operators by communicating, inspecting and identifying order types
• Troubleshoot machines, if possible, to resolve any problems and/or notify production management
• Replace worn cutting blades with hand tools, as required
• Set up job assignment specifications, obtain approval and run product once authorized by supervisor or Plant Manager
• Monitor apparatus during run, adjust as needed to ensure adherence to specification including operating speed
• Ensure completion of assignments by meeting quality/quantity specifications and requirements
• Complete and process all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Regularly perform general housekeeping duties in your work area(s)
• Adhere to all safety policies and protocols and maintain a safe working environment
• Assist in cultivating an interdependent safety culture by reporting workplace hazards, related injuries, illnesses and/or near misses to management immediately
• Attend all department/company meetings
• Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications

Education, Licenses, Certifications, Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Six months – one year of related experience with Polar or Saber cutting machines in a manufacturing environment

Critical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

• Problem‑Solving and Adaptability: Strong problem‑solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges, such as machine malfunctions, material shortages, or errors in print quality. Ability to adapt to new printing technologies or changes in production schedules, ensuring smooth operations despite changes.
• Time Management & Efficiency: Ability to manage multiple print jobs simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing quality. Organizing workflows, preparing materials in advance, and optimizing print runs for efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in monitoring print jobs to ensure all details, such as color accuracy, image sharpness, and print placement, meet the required standards. Detecting small defects or inconsistencies during production and taking corrective action immediately.
• Communication Skills: Ability to read and understand corporate policies, job‑related documents, and written/verbal instructions in English to ensure effective and compliant job performance.
• Strong foundational math skills, with the ability to perform basic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Highly detail‑oriented, organized, and efficient in managing time, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks accurately.

Benefits

Health and Life Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Disability, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Health Care and Dependent Care.

401(k) Retirement Plan: New employees are eligible to enroll the first of the month, following 1 month of employment; Semi‑annual open enrollment (January 1st and July 1st); Discretionary employer match, typically 50% of employee deferrals up to 6% of compensation; Immediate vesting.

Holidays and PTO: 9 Paid Holidays; Accumulating PTO to be used after 90 days of continuous and active full‑time service.

Equal Opportunity Employment

4over is an Equal Opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, or any other legally protected status and takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, train, and promote qualified minorities, women, covered veterans, and individuals with disabilities.