Precision Guillotine Cutter Operator - Print & Packaging

Veritiv; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Resource Groups

Training opportunities

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,,

Vision, Life, AD&D, disability cover

401k and PTO

Job summary

Veritiv is seeking a Cutter Operator to set up, program, operate, and maintain cutting equipment in a fast-paced printing manufacturing environment in Chicago, IL. You will validate customer specs, inspect output, and ensure production records are complete while meeting safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of related experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and read job jackets and specifications.
• Measure stock and cutting dimensions with scales, rulers, and production docs.
• Must be mechanically inclined with electronic and computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review tickets, layouts, impositions, and specs to determine cutting requirements and sequence.
• Set up, program, and operate Cutter machine per customer specs and deadlines.
• Load stock onto cutter beds and material handling equipment; transport finished products.
• Align stacks to ensure accurate cutting and squareness; inspect finished materials for accuracy.
• Complete production records, load tags, time sheets, and quality documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot cutter components; notify maintenance as needed.
• Follow company safety, lockout/tagout, and housekeeping procedures.

Skills

Basic math

Read and follow specs

Measurement skills

Mechanical inclination

Electronic/computer knowledge

Independent work

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Cutter machine

Job description

Veritiv is seeking a Cutter Operator to set up, program, operate, and maintain cutting equipment in a fast-paced printing manufacturing environment in Chicago, IL. You will validate customer specs, inspect output, and ensure production records are complete while meeting safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of related experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and the ability to work independently or with a team.