Cutting Operator

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading the cutting process safely and efficiently.

Job Functions

• Experienced in duties of qualified Sheet Fed Cutting Operator, especially make readies, operation and ability to trouble shoot
• Experienced on cutting machinery similar or same as Sheet fed cutting equipment such as: Bobst 162 CER, Bobst 1600 ER, Bobst 103, and Bobst 126-BMAC
• Check job against approved size and style supplied by the customer and management
• Ensure tooling for next job is in staging area
• Proper press maintenance and lubrication
• Moves around Cutting Operators to keep all presses adequately staffed per production needs
• Check pallets out of press and pull samples from each position
• Assist Cutting Operators in make ready and preventive maintenance activities
• Keeps daily time and materials usage reports and records information in PEAK
• Disassembles machines to perform minor repairs or replace broken or worn parts, using hand tools
• Orders tools and rules (such as knives, dies, counter plates, blanking or stripping toolings)
• Other duties as assigned

Background / Experience

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience operating hand jacks, electric pallet jacks and forklifts preferred

Schedule Requirements

• Schedules are up to 12-hour shifts Mondays – Fridays and 8-hour shifts on Saturdays
• Employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends
• Be punctual while doing so

Physical Requirements

• Standing, depending on changing job assignment, continuously (100% of the time) for extended periods
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements
• Ability to bend, squat, crawl, reach above shoulder level and at waist or lower, twist, stretch, push and pull (up to 60 lbs. of force), carry, kneel, grasp, stop, crawl and finger occasionally (1-33% of the time)
• Climbing and walking frequently (34-66% of the time)
• Requires use of both feet on a continuous basis
• Requires use of both hands for simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation and repetitive actions on a continuous basis
• Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak and have agility on a continuous basis
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature
• PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Cut resistant Safety Gloves, Hair Net, Beard Net

Pay Range

Graphic Packaging’s Benefit Program
Competitive Pay
401(k) w/employer matching
Health & Welfare Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Various Voluntary benefits
Adoption Assistance Program
Employee Discount Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year