Job Summary:
As a Folder/Cutter – Operator, you are responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining cutter and folder equipment in a manner that supports safe, efficient, high-quality production. The position follows job instructions, monitors production quality, records required production information and supports the safe and efficient completion of work that meets established specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
Essential Functions:
- Read, interpret, and follow bindery tickets, job instructions, work procedures, diagrams, and related production information.
- Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on assigned cutter and folder equipment.
- Adjust blades, guides, rollers, buckle plates, slitters, perforating wheels, and related components to meet job specifications.
- Program equipment settings, sizes, cuts, and cutting sequences to achieve required trims and finished dimensions.
- Monitor production quality throughout each run and make adjustments when needed to meet established standards.
- Record production, quality, and job information in QTMS, AS400, and other required systems.
- Organize scheduled work and materials to support production flow and departmental priorities.
- Communicate job status, quality concerns, equipment issues, and scheduling needs to appropriate team members and management.
- Perform blade changes, equipment care, housekeeping, and assigned preventive maintenance activities.
- Assist with training new or less experienced operators, as assigned.
- Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of cutter, folder, and related finishing equipment, including applicable bindery processes, quality standards, and safe work practices.
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow job tickets, specifications, diagrams, work instructions, and related production information.
- Skill in setting up, operating, adjusting, troubleshooting, and performing routine maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills needed to resolve routine production issues and work with measurements, dimensions, quantities, and production counts.
- Ability to monitor production quality, make necessary adjustments, and accurately record required information in production systems.
- Ability to organize work, materials, and priorities to meet production schedules and operational requirements.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management, work independently and collaboratively, and assist with training less-experienced operators as assigned.
- Ability to safely operate required material-handling equipment and work overtime as needed to support production and operational demands.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
- Requires standing, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, and pushing/pulling; occasional walking/moving, reaching, and awkward positioning; and no climbing.
- Lifting/carrying requirements include constant 0–10 lbs., frequent 11–55 lbs.; 56 lbs. or more is not required.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
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