Cutter Operator

Cutter Operator

is a technology‑centered, people‑powered culture that continuously evolves and redefines marketing. With over 30 production facilities in the US and Canada, we offer digital marketing, printing, warehousing, direct mail, signage, and promotional products services.

$15.00/hr – $17.00/hr

Set up, operate and maintain Polar cutter(s) to cut paper stock and prepare loads for folding, stitching, hand assembly, or shipping.

• Review specifications to determine page sequence, type of fold and page or sheet size.
• Measure from edge of sheet using scale to determine incremental cutting positions from guide.
• Enter cutting positions in proper order into computer memory/program.
• Remove sheets of printed stock from the load and place them on the cutter bed. Jog and align sheets against the cutter guide in preparation for cutting.
• Activate computer to move sheets into first cut position.
• Examine cut material for any imperfections and adjust computer program as needed.
• Remove finished or pre‑finished material from the cutter bed and stack on pallets for shipment to the customer or next operation.
• Record job information on load tags and time sheets.
• Change knives and lubricate as needed according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Responsible for instructing/leading the cutter helper.

• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions, Job Jackets, press imposition and rule‑up sheets.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Must have basic electronic and computer keyboard knowledge.
• Stand and walk 95% of the time.
• Extensive lifting and bending actions.
• Physically capable of lifting 50–75 lbs. (The cutters have automatic lifts.)
• Manufacturing environment with some noise exposure. Hearing protection is not required.
• Ability to direct fellow crew members in the overall operation involved in the job.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k), PTO, and company‑paid holidays.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.