CUTTER OPERATOR

DCG ONE•Seattle, WA

1d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

DCG ONE is one of the largest privately held marketing service providers in the country. Based in Seattle, with locations in NYC and Maryland, we help companies deliver their brand worldwide through creative, print, and fulfillment services. ABOUT THE ROLE The Cutter Operator works in the cutting area of the bindery department to set up, program, and operate the paper cutting machinery. Do you have experience operating machines in a manufacturing setting? Are you looking to learn new skills? This is a great job for anyone with mechanical aptitude who wants to enter a new industry. Binder/print experience is a plus.

Requirements

At least two (2) years of related experience in a Bindery environment.
Experience on Polar and ITOH cutters.
Communication Proficiency
Flexibility
Initiative
Learning Orientation
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Problem Solving/Analysis
Technical Capacity
Teamwork Orientation

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience on Stall and MBO folders.

Responsibilities

Operate paper cutter to cut and trim blank stock and printed material that is to be further processed in the Pressroom or Bindery.
Set stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
Position workpiece against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade.
Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
Measure workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
Set up and performs maintenance on machines.
Set automatic cutting programs into machines
Perform preventative maintenance on paper cutting machinery such as blade replacement, lubrication, and waxing.
Use lift truck to carry pallets with blank stock and printed paper from loading area to Press area, and from Press area to Bindery
Detect and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.