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Paper Cutter Operator Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Machine Operator - Experienced

Cudahy, WI · On-site

$16.50 - $23/hr

Put on correct parent rolls of paper as needed, cutting down finished cores. Splicing the roll of ... Lockout/Tagout, operating with all guards in place, using all personal protective equipment, and ...

Machine Operator - Experienced

Cudahy, WI · On-site

$16.50 - $23/hr

Put on correct parent rolls of paper as needed, cutting down finished cores. Splicing the roll of ... Lockout/Tagout, operating with all guards in place, using all personal protective equipment, and ...

McKinley Paper's maintenance departments operates from two shops - E&I and Mechanical - while ... The maintenance shops work closely together and are aided by operating crews as appropriate. USW ...

Machine Operator- Packaging

Franklin, WI · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Return excess paper to stock, maintain a clean and organized work area, and route non-conforming ... Perform regular and preventative maintenance on cutting equipment. * Accurately record production ...

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Paper Cutter Operator information

What is a paper cutter operator?

A Paper Cutter Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining cutting machines to trim paper and other materials to specified dimensions. They read job orders, adjust machine settings for accuracy, and ensure quality control by inspecting finished products. Operators must follow safety procedures and maintain equipment to prevent malfunctions. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a production environment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a paper cutter operator?

As a Paper Cutter Operator, your day-to-day responsibilities include setting up and operating cutting machines, adjusting blades or settings for various job specifications, and inspecting finished products for accuracy and quality. You'll also be responsible for routine maintenance of the equipment and troubleshooting minor mechanical issues. Collaboration is often required with press operators and bindery staff to ensure jobs are completed on schedule. By maintaining an organized work area and following safety guidelines, you help sustain a smooth and efficient production process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a paper cutter operator?

To thrive as a Paper Cutter Operator, you need strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience with industrial cutting equipment, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with paper cutting machines such as guillotines or programmable cutters, and understanding safety protocols or relevant equipment certifications are valuable. Dependability, focus, and clear communication skills help ensure safe and efficient teamwork and consistent output. These capabilities are vital for maintaining product quality, minimizing waste, and ensuring a safe work environment.

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Bindery Operator (Mounter Machine) 2nd Shift

RR Donnelley

Cudahy, WI

Full-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

Company Description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

Shift: 2:00 PM to 10:00 AM 

Starting Pay Range: $20.00/hr - $26.00/hr

Shift Differential: $2/hr

Responsibilities:

  • Set up, adjust and operate a Post Print Mounter machine. Cross training on Die cutters is expected as well. 
  • Inspect equipment for safety issues
  • May operate automatic machines that contain numerous interrelated process stations that are fed collated sheets or signatures and perform such functions as vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering and delivering or stacking
  • Make needed adjustments to coordinate the multiple work stations on a single machine
  • Direct crew though all aspects of production
  • Monitor quality, output and productivity.
Qualifications
  • Thorough knowledge of the set up, adjustment, procedures, capabilities and limitations of equipment to perform the full range of standard and specialized Mounting and cutting of printed materials to complete a finished product
  • Comprehensive knowledge of machinability of different paper weights, sizes, kinds and colors so as to be able to identify paper conditions (i.e. excessive moisture or curling that frequently requires additional machine adjustment)
  • Ability to use the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the bindery machines
  • Skill in making difficult adjustments to powered machines using hand tools (i.e. wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, knives) as well as more specialized hand tools, usually furnished by the machine manufacturer
  • Skill in operating complicated bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines
  • Ability to read and interpret written work which indicates the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided

Additional Information

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $20.00 to $26.00 per hour + $2/hr Shift Differential. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include  overtime, shift differential,. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans