Folder/Cutter Operator

Marketing.com•Hagerstown, MD

About The Position

Marketing.com brings together people from diverse personal and professional backgrounds to create a technology-centered, people-powered culture that is constantly evolving and redefining how marketing is done. Our team members bring to work a combined history of dedication, service and being the best at what they do—everyday. With over 30 production facilities in the US and Canada (and growing!), we provide comprehensive digital marketing services, commercial printing, warehousing & fulfillment, direct mail marketing, sign manufacturing & fabrication, and promotional products. We are expanding at warp speed and are adding to our team – from our sales office and shop floor locations to our remote online team members. We are a diverse, creative, and passionate crew who is always looking to discover and implement fresh, innovative ideas and make some pretty amazing things. JOB SUMMARY Set up, operate and maintain cutter(s). To cut paper stock and prepare loads for folding, stitching, hand assembly or shipping.

Requirements

H.S. diploma or equivalent
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 to 50-75lbs. Our 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.

Responsibilities

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 as recommended by manufacturer’s specifications.
Responsible for instructing/leading the cutter helper.
Other duties as assigned