Sheeter Operator
Smurfit Westrock · Chattanooga, TN · 4 days ago
ManufacturingFull-time
Description
The Maxson Sheeter Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient setup, operation, and monitoring of a Maxson sheeting machine to convert rolls of paper into accurately cut sheets that meet production specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Set up and operate Maxson sheeter equipment according to job orders and production schedules
- Load rolls onto the sheeter using hoists, cranes, or roll-handling equipment
- Adjust machine settings including cut length, trim, stacking, and line speed
- Maintain clean and organized work area following 5S standards
- Monitor sheet quality, accuracy, and stack integrity during operation
- Perform quality checks to ensure sheets meet size, count, and defect requirements
- Troubleshoot and correct minor mechanical or operational issues
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and lubrication as required
- Remove and record scrap or waste material
- Follow lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and all plant safety procedures
- Accurately complete production, downtime, and quality documentation
- Communicate issues or changes to supervisors, maintenance, and downstream processes
- Absorb and assist with training of helper operators or new team members as needed
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (with assistance for heavier loads)
- Frequent bending, reaching, and use of hand controls
- Ability to work in an industrial environment with noise and moving machinery
What You Need To Succeed
- A high school diploma or GED
- 1–3 years of experience operating industrial machinery (sheeting, converting, or printing equipment preferred)
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to make precise adjustments
- Basic math skills (fractions, measurements, counts)
- Ability to read job tickets, production schedules, and measuring instruments
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions