Cutter

POSITION SUMMARY

Operate cutting machine and process orders according to specification. 

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Comply with safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures.

• Read and interpret work orders and instructions in order to determine work assignments, process specifications, and production schedules. 

• Reviews job tickets for information and material accuracy before production runs.

• Sets-up and operates cutter for production runs.

• Performs line clearances.

• Performs in-process inspections of cutting operations.

• Performs routine maintenance on cutter as required.

• Troubleshoots and repairs cutter when required.

• Monitor equipment operations, gauges, and panel lights in order to detect deviations from standards.

• Works directly with management on product quality and process improvement challenges.

• Perform other duties as needed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s) 

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.

• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.

• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required; 2 plus years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education

Experience : 1 plus years of experience 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. 

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) 

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) 

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) 

Physical Demands Lift/Carry 

Stand C 

Walk F 

Sit O 

Manually Manipulate C 

Reach Outward F 

Reach Above Shoulder C 

Climb O 

Crawl O 

Squat or Kneel F 

Bend F 

Grasp C 

Speak O 

10 lbs or less F 

11-20 lbs F 

21-50 lbs O 

51-100 lbs N 

Over 100 lbs N 

Push/Pull 

12 lbs or less F 

13-25 lbs F 

26-40 lbs O 

41-100 lbs N 

Other Physical Requirements 

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) 

• Sense of Sound - Ability to hear with high levels of background noise 

• Sense of Touch 

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Hard Hat, Ear and Eye Protection as needed and other PPE as required by the job duties, task assignments and/or company guidelines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.