Die Cutting Machine Operator
About The Position
Western States Envelope & Label is seeking a dependable, motivated Cutter Operator to help production run efficiently and ensure paper products meet customer specifications and quality standards. The role involves reviewing job orders, setting up and operating die-cutting machinery, monitoring output, addressing potential quality issues, performing minor maintenance and adjustments, completing production paperwork, and following safety procedures. The company is family-owned and has been in business since 1908. The position is based at its climate-controlled manufacturing facility in Butler, Wisconsin. Available shifts include second and third shift, with shift premiums, and schedules are Monday–Friday or Sunday–Thursday depending on the shift.
Requirements
- Understanding of machinery, mechanical systems, or die-cutting processes.
- Ability to follow job instructions and ensure products meet quality standards.
- Ability to read and understand job specifications, work instructions, and production paperwork.
- Experience using measuring tools and gauges to verify accuracy.
- Ability to recognize issues, troubleshoot problems, and help keep production running smoothly.
- Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, materials, and machine components.
- Ability to lift and carry materials as required for the position.
- Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors.
- Self-motivated attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for an 8–12-hour scheduled shift.
- Ability to frequently bend, reach, crouch, or stoop.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally from floor to waist and waist to shoulder.
- Ability to perform repetitive grasping and fine motor manipulation, frequently twist the torso, and lift above shoulder height.
- Tactile sensitivity in hands and digits, and near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include high noise levels, varying temperatures, and paper dust.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating die-cutting machines, preferably in a paper converting or printing environment.
Responsibilities
- Review job orders to determine cutting requirements and specifications.
- Set up and operate die-cutting machinery, including loading dies and adjusting machine pressure, speed, and alignment.
- Monitor production to ensure accurate, consistent, high-quality results.
- Identify and address potential quality issues.
- Perform minor machine maintenance and adjustments.
- Complete production paperwork and follow established safety procedures.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $2,000 for joining the second- or third-shift team.
- Starting pay of $21.00 per hour, plus a shift premium.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Nine paid holidays per year.
- Career growth and opportunities to develop new skills.
- Climate-controlled manufacturing facility.
- Set Monday–Friday or Sunday–Thursday schedule, depending on shift.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
