Precision Cutter Operator: Cut, Inspect & Optimize

Mittera Creative + Tech; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Mittera Creative + Tech in Melrose Park, IL is seeking a skilled Cutter Operator to set up and run our cutting equipment on defined jobs. You will ensure dimensions align with specifications, adjust programs, and monitor quality throughout production.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of cutting experience, strong reading of instructions, and solid math skills to verify measurements. We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of cutting experience preferred.
• Able to read work instructions and business memos.
• Good math skills for measurements and calculations.
• Effective communication across levels.
• Ability to interpret various instructions and schedules.
• Capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Organized with strong planning and follow-through.
• Zund experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust cutter machine per instructions and job requirements.
• Set up automatic cutting programs manually in cutter machine.
• Operate cutter machine and ancillary equipment to cut materials to size.
• Evaluate product quality and make cutting adjustments as needed.
• Review job tickets and plan workflows to meet specs.
• Maintain press sheet information with dates and counts.
• Monitor machine during runs to ensure specification adherence.
• Perform routine maintenance such as blade replacement, lubrication, waxing.
• Notify supervision of issues and process work orders for repairs.
• Prepare load flags for outgoing loads with next operation/destination.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cutting experience

Reading work instructions

Clear communication skills

Basic math skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to work under pressure

Organized and able to plan

Zund experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Zund experience

Job description

Mittera Creative + Tech in Melrose Park, IL is seeking a skilled Cutter Operator to set up and run our cutting equipment on defined jobs. You will ensure dimensions align with specifications, adjust programs, and monitor quality throughout production.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of cutting experience, strong reading of instructions, and solid math skills to verify measurements. We offer competitive pay and benefits.