Print Production Die Cutter

Description

NFI is looking for a skilled conventional Die Cutter/Zund router cutter operator able to work in a fast paced precision oriented print shop environment.

• Read and interpret Job Tickets and mechanical drawings to verify specifications and identify discrepancies.
• Review job requirements including page sequence, sheet size, and cutting specs.
• Measure stock and enter precise fractional cut positions into the cutter program.
• Set up and operate the cutter according to job requirements.
• Load sheets onto the cutter bed; jog and align stock accurately.
• Operate the cutter using required safety controls.
• Inspect cut material for accuracy and adjust machine settings as needed.
• Troubleshoot minor cutting or alignment issues to maintain quality and reduce downtime.
• Remove finished material and stack neatly on pallets for the next operation or shipment.
• Record job details using load tags, data systems, and time sheets.
• Perform routine cutter maintenance, including blade changes and lubrication.
• Keep your workstation clean and follow all safety policies.
• Meet daily production goals with a consistent sense of urgency.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and coworkers; elevate unresolved issues appropriately.
• Step in to support the team and assist on other bindery/production equipment when needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous machine operator experience (print industry a plus).
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read a ruler/caliper and work confidently with fractional measurements.
• Strong hand–eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Comfortable with basic math and precise measuring.
• Basic computer comfort for entering programs and logging job data.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and stay organized in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Reliable, punctual, and consistent work ethic.
• Comfortable working around printing equipment, paper dust, and moderate-to-loud noise.
• Team-first mindset with a willingness to help out where needed.
• Ability to work overtime during peak production periods.

• Experience operating guillotine/paper cutters (Polar, Triumph, etc.).
• Previous bindery, finishing, or print production experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor equipment or programming issues.
• Familiarity with job tickets, load tags, and shop-floor data systems.
• A skills assessment may be administered during the interview process.

$22.52-$36.20 per hour

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a machining environment that includes moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. Safety Glasses must be worn in required areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.