Cutter Operator (Collation)

Precision Matters. Keep Production Cutting Smoothly!

Do you enjoy working with machinery, solving problems, and producing accurate, high-quality work?

We're looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Cutter Operator (Collation) to join our Press team!

In this hands-on manufacturing position, you'll operate and maintain specialized cutter equipment, ensuring printed materials are cut accurately, production schedules stay on track, and finished products meet established quality standards.

You'll play an important role in supporting the production of charitable and lottery gaming products while maintaining equipment performance, minimizing waste, and keeping operations running efficiently.

If you have mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and experience working with production equipment, this could be a great opportunity to put your skills to work!

What You'll Do

As a Cutter Operator (Collation), you'll operate, monitor, and troubleshoot cutter equipment while ensuring accurate cutting, efficient production flow, and compliance with safety and quality requirements.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot cutter equipment to meet daily production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Perform daily equipment setup and startup checks, including verifying back gauge squareness and tilt to ensure accurate cutting.
• Review production schedules, press run lists, form numbers, quantities, and win-code requirements to prioritize work and complete jobs accurately.
• Inspect printed sheets and finished cuts for alignment, accuracy, quality defects, and potential waste.
• Measure and verify completed skids to ensure required production quantities are met.
• Stack, tag, and move finished skids to designated production areas while maintaining proper material identification and workflow.
• Identify equipment concerns, perform routine troubleshooting, and communicate issues that may affect production, quality, or safety.
• Complete production documentation accurately, including required job and production records.
• Communicate with supervisors regarding production progress, scheduling concerns, equipment issues, and quality requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following established equipment operating procedures.
• Assist with training backup operators and supporting cross-training to maintain consistent machine operation and production coverage.
• Other duties as required.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is mechanically inclined, organized, dependable, and committed to producing accurate, high-quality work.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-5 years of manufacturing or production experience preferred, particularly in machine operation, printing, cutting, or related manufacturing processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate, monitor, and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow production schedules, printed instructions, job specifications, and other documentation.
• Moderate to advanced computer proficiency with the ability to learn new production software and systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when verifying cutting accuracy, alignment, quantities, and product quality.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple production requirements and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to report production concerns and work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and safety.
• Willingness to assist with training and supporting other operators when needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive movements requiring manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Flexibility to work additional or irregular hours when operational needs require.
• Ability to work well in a diverse manufacturing environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide documentation establishing identity and employment eligibility as required by federal law.
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Ensuring the safety of our employees and compliance with industry regulations is our top priority. Therefore, our company enforces a zero-tolerance policy regarding substance abuse and criminal activity. All job offers are contingent upon passing a rigorous background check and drug screen. Failure to meet these requirements will result in disqualification from the hiring process.