Requirement Detail

Job Title CUTTER OPERATOR
Job Code 209138
Date Posted 08/22/2025
Number Of Positions Available 1
Client Id 20266
Location Raleigh, NC USA
Pay Rate $17.00/Hour
Job Description
TOP REQUIREMENTS:

1. ABILITY TO READ A RULER
2. BASIC MATH SKILLS
3.CAN LIFT 50 LBS


GENERAL PURPOSE: 
• Setup and operate guillotine cutter to customer specifications and perform process inspections to ensure quality product. 
• Responsible for the cutting of inserts into the required measurement for further production

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Locates flatstock and performs make readies.
• Sets up and operates cutter.
• Adheres to SOP’s and work instructions.
• Makes trays, shippers and box labels as needed.
• Adheres to quality standards.
• Performs weekly and monthly maintenance.
• Communicates effectively with pressmen, operators, manufacturers, management, and suppliers.
• Understands paperweights and their effect on the cutting knives.
• Operates a paper jogger and paper lifter and stacks neatly in the proper sequence.
• Programs the computer for all required jobs to comply with the job specifications.
• Understands quality criteria and perform all quality inspections.
• Performs knife changes and knife adjustments in addition to required machine maintenance.
• Troubleshoots mechanical difficulties (power shut down, manual recycling of knife).
• Cross trains in other areas of the plant.
• Contributes to team effort by exhibiting strong work ethic, problem solving, providing training and demonstrating leadership.
• Contributes to quality investigations when necessary.
• Interprets job ticket information and customer specifications to efficiently set-up and run the cutter.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Two to three years of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Must be able to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of machine control panel, air system, movement of back gauge, computer capabilities.
• Must pass a Ruler test.
• Must pass a Line Clearance test.
• Must have the ability to read and write complex instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must have strong mathematical skills.
• Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be capable of maintaining good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.