Cutter Operator - Nashville
About The Position
The Cutter Operator sets up programs and operates industrial cutting equipment to trim, square, and cut paper and cardstock to exact customer specifications. The role supports quality and efficiency in a commercial printing facility and requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to workplace safety. The operator reviews job tickets and cutting diagrams, programs cutting coordinates, loads and aligns printed materials, and performs cuts using required two-hand safety controls. The role also includes inspecting and measuring finished work, performing routine machine maintenance, reporting complex mechanical issues, organizing and transporting completed jobs, and maintaining a safe, clean workspace.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent trade school background.
- One to two years of experience operating industrial paper cutters in a commercial printing, packaging, or bindery environment.
- Ability to read a precision ruler or scale.
- Basic math skills, including working with fractions, decimals, and metric conversions.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and twist for up to 8–10 hours per shift.
- Ability to safely lift, push, and pull paper stock weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Strong spatial awareness and independent troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work under tight production deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Review job tickets, layout sheets, and cutting diagrams to determine correct dimensions.
- Program precise cutting coordinates into computer-controlled guillotine or flatbed cutters.
- Safely load, jog, and align large stacks of printed paper onto the cutter bed.
- Execute cuts using required two-hand safety controls.
- Measure cut sheets with precision rulers and verify squareness and finished quality.
- Visually inspect finished pieces for ink smudges, registration issues, or uneven cuts.
- Perform routine machine maintenance, including checking oil levels and changing cutting blades or sticks.
- Identify mechanical problems and report complex repairs to maintenance technicians.
- Neatly stack, count, and label completed jobs.
- Transport finished materials to shipping or secondary bindery stations using pallet jacks.
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace, wear required PPE, and follow manufacturer safety protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
