The Cutter Operator works in the cutting area of the bindery department to set up, program, and operate the paper cutting machinery.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate paper cutter to cut and trim blank stock and printed material that is to be further processed in the Pressroom or Bindery.
Set stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
Position workpiece against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade.
Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
Measure workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
Set up and performs maintenance on machines.
Set automatic cutting programs into machines
Perform preventative maintenance on paper cutting machinery such as blade replacement, lubrication, and waxing.
Use lift truck to carry pallets with blank stock and printed paper from loading area to Press area, and from Press area to Bindery
Detect and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
At least two (2) years of related experience in a Bindery environment.
Experience on Polar and ITOH cutters.
Preferred experience on Stall and MBO cutters.
ESSENTIAL ABILITIES
Communication Proficiency
Flexibility
Initiative
Learning Orientation
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Problem Solving/Analysis
Technical Capacity
Teamwork Orientation
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
The employee must frequently lift or move items over 70 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
This position is frequently exposed to noise – hearing protection (PPE) must be worn.
Hand dexterity and strength
Flexibility in work hours may be required
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position works on the production floor in an industrial warehouse setting.
