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Digital Label Cutter /

Finishing Operator Location:

Troy, Michigan Job Type:

Full-Time Pay:

Based on experience

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week Position Overview We are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Digital Label Cutter / Finishing Operator to operate our DC cutting and finishing equipment. This position works directly with our digital label-printing operation and is responsible for taking printed label material and accurately cutting and finishing it according to each job's specifications. Previous experience on our exact cutter is NOT required. We are willing to train the right candidate. We are looking for someone with experience operating printing, cutting, converting, finishing or similar production equipment who is mechanically inclined, comfortable working with machinery and has strong attention to detail. Experience in the label, sticker, printing, sign or packaging industry is a major plus. Responsibilities Set up and operate digital cutting and finishing equipment for pressure-sensitive labels and stickers. Review job tickets and production specifications before beginning each job. Load printed label material into the machine. Load and verify the correct cutting file for each job. Set up registration and alignment to ensure cuts properly match the printed artwork. Adjust cutting depth, pressure, speed and other machine settings as needed. Produce accurate kiss-cuts, contour cuts and other required label cuts. Inspect finished labels for proper cut depth, registration, size and overall quality. Make adjustments when cuts are not properly aligned or labels do not meet specifications. Perform job changeovers efficiently and accurately. Minimize material waste and production downtime. Replace blades and perform routine machine adjustments as needed. Perform daily cleaning and basic preventive maintenance. Troubleshoot basic equipment and production issues. Complete production and material-usage documentation. Maintain an organized and clean work area. Coordinate with press operators, prepress and production staff to keep jobs moving efficiently. Follow company quality-control and safety procedures. Qualifications Required Experience operating production, printing, cutting, finishing, converting or similar manufacturing equipment. Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn. Ability to accurately follow job tickets, measurements and production specifications. Strong attention to detail. Ability to identify quality issues and make necessary machine adjustments. Comfortable using computers and production software. Dependable attendance and strong work ethic. Ability to work independently after training. Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment. Preferred - Not Required Digital label or sticker production experience. Experience operating digital cutting or finishing equipment. Die-cutting, plotter, vinyl cutter or label-converting experience. Experience with roll-fed printing or finishing equipment. Knowledge of pressure-sensitive label materials, BOPP, PET or similar substrates. Experience working with registration marks and digital cut files. Printing or prepress experience. We are willing to train a strong candidate who has related machine or production experience but has not previously operated our specific cutting equipment. What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who: Is mechanically inclined. Pays close attention to measurements and quality. Is comfortable working with production machinery. Can recognize when something does not look right. Takes pride in producing accurate, clean finished work. Can troubleshoot problems instead of simply stopping production. Is dependable and shows up ready to work. Can learn new equipment and eventually operate it independently. Works well with the rest of the printing and production team. Benefits Access to health insurance through the company's discounted group plan. Employees are responsible for 100% of the cost of their selected insurance coverage through payroll deduction. The company does not currently contribute toward employee insurance premiums. Dental and vision coverage options may also be available through the group plan. Paid time off. Employee discount. Consistent 40-hour, Monday-through-Friday schedule. Participation in the company's insurance plan is optional. Work Environment This is a hands-on production position that requires standing for extended periods, working around printing and cutting equipment and handling rolls or sheets of printed material. The ideal candidate will be dependable, mechanically inclined and focused on accuracy and quality while keeping production moving efficiently.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

cutting or finishing machinery: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person