Cutter Operator Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Job

ID ATR53716

Posting Job Title Cutter Operator
Locations NC Raleigh
Employment Type Full Time
Date Posted 31-Jul-2025
Relocation Support No
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (

NYSE:

SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a d purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Setup and operate guillotine cutter to customer specifications and perform process inspections to ensure quality product. Responsible for the cutting of inserts into the required measurement for further production

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Locates flatstock and performs make readies.
Sets up and operates cutter.
Ads to SOP’s and work instructions.
Makes trays, shippers and box labels as needed.
Ads to quality standards.
Performs weekly and monthly maintenance.
Communicates effectively with pressmen, operators, manufacturers, management, and suppliers. Understands paperweights and their effect on the cutting knives.
Operates a paper jogger and paper lifter and stacks neatly in the proper sequence.
Programs theputer for all required jobs toply with the job specifications.
Understands quality criteria and perform all quality inspections.
Performs knife changes and knife adjustments in addition to required machine maintenance.
Troubleshoots mechanical difficulties (power shut down, manual recycling of knife).
Cross trains in other areas of the plant.
Contributes to team effort by exhibiting strong work ethic, problem solving, providing training and demonstrating leadership.
Contributes to quality investigations when necessary. Interprets job ticket information and customer specifications to efficiently set-up and run the cutter.
Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Two to three years of related experience and/or training preferred.
Must be able to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience.
Must have knowledge and understanding of machine control panel, air system, movement of back gauge,puter capabilities.
Must pass a Ruler test.
Must pass a Line Clearance test.
Must have the ability to read and writeplex instructions, correspondence and memos.
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Must have strong mathematical skills.
Must be able to read andmunicate effectively in English.
Must have basicputer skills.
Must be capable of maintaining good attendance.
Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable amodation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable amodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Employee is required to: sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce w everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.