Paramount Printing is seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Guillotine Cutter to join our production team. The Guillotine Cutter will be responsible for cutting materials according to cutting orders, ensuring accurate dimensions and high-quality preparation for the printing press. The ideal candidate will have experience with cutting equipment, a strong attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining safety standards in the workplace.
First Shift: 5am-3:30pm
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Effectively run all digital die cutting equipment
- Complete jobs according to customer specifications by producing quality work and performing quality checks
- Monitor production throughout the run for quality, maintaining all required samples as designated by the customer and procedures
- Complete standard set up and standard adjustments
- Perform basic preventative maintenance in accordance with production schedule
- Troubleshoot various machine issues as needed
- Ensure you have proper supplies/inventory on hand to meet production needs
- Perform maintenance of department equipment
- Contribute to safety goals by maintaining a clean, clutter-free workplace, report potentially unsafe conditions and ensure that the department meets and exceeds safety requirements
- Meet productivity and quality standards by completing work in timely and accurate manner
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Machine Operator or in a similar role preferred
- Proficiency in operating machinery and tools used in manufacturing processes
- Must be able to use and read measuring tape
- Basic computer skills including email, basic mouse, keyboard, and menu navigation
- Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others in a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to utilize the tact and diplomacy required to foster a team environment while keeping projects on schedule and budget.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, as well as a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Supervision Received:
Works with minimal supervision. Issues and concerns need to be communicated to supervisor.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- 1+ years of experience operating a Guillotine Cutting Machine
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting: Occasionally raises objects from a lower to a higher position or moves objects horizontally from position-to position. Weight is usually less than 50 lbs.
- Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.
- Push/Pull: Occasionally uses upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Weight is usually less than 50 lbs.
- Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like using feet and legs or hands and arms.
- Reaching: Extends hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Weight is usually less than 50 lbs.
- Stooping: Bends body downward and forward at the waist. Weight is usually less than 50 lbs.
- Standing: Standing for moderate levels of time. Infrequently more than 30 minutes at a time.
- Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks. In frequently more than 30 minutes at a time.
Manual dexterity is needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.
Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the plant.
