Machine Operator Starting Pay Rate $14.00 Fort Dearborn Company 52 reviews - Waukesha, WI $14 an hour Machine Operator Starting Pay Rate $14.00 We are searching for an experienced Machine Operator Starting Pay Rate $14.00 at our Waukesha facility. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Cutter Operator performs a variety of duties to set up and operate cutting machines to cut product to proper length and width. The position may involve in a variety of areas within the cutting department; Commercial Cutting, Die Cutting, Primary Cutting. * Review job tickets and rule-up to determine customer specifications. Operate computer to check and select program from index or to add/modify program as required. Contact quality assurance to obtain approval to run job. * Set scale to weigh product in proper amounts. Jog product as required to insure proper line up. Check for all errors in printing such as color, dog-ears, register and scum. Set cutter side guides. Load product into cutter and cut. Check cutting operation and make adjustments as required to maintain specifications. Check with Folder Operators and Overwrap Operators as necessary to insure cutting meets folding and wrapping requirements. * Check knife performance during operations to assure clean cuts. Change knife blades when necessary using a variety of hand tools and knife changing facility. * Operate hand or pallet truck to move finished product to staging area and/or to bring in empty skids, pallets, box, and carton supplies from storage areas. * Complete load tags, tally sheets and final job tickets. Complete daily production sheets and record each job run, job number, customer name and any specifics pertaining to the job. * Train new Cutter Operators and helpers as necessary in jogging and cutting operations. * Maintain area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. * Advise Team Leader of need for maintenance of equipment and complete form for maintenance work needed. * Set up and operate die cutting machines. Locate proper die and load in die cutting machine. * Use a variety of hand tools such as ratchets and allen-wrenches as needed to adjust machine and install dies. * Check die cutting performance during operations to assure proper cuts. Advise Tam leader of need for die sharpening. * Maintain area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Place die in proper storage area upon completion of job. Clean area; sweep, remove cardboard etc, QUALIFICATIONS: * The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required; ability to read job tickets, work from drawings and written instructions, mechanical ability, ability to use measuring instruments, able to work independently, as well as, part of a team. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus two to three years of experience on a variety of cutting operations. * Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Fort Dearborn Company offers a weekly paychecks, a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision, health, life, disability, 401(k), employee referral, paid holidays, and vacation time. Follow: Us: LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook #jobs@FortDeabornCompany NOTE: These job descriptions are not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. 7 hours ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site Other jobs you may like Machine Operator/Cutter Starting Pay Rate $14... Fort Dearborn Company Waukesha, WI 7 hours ago Machine Operator ResourceMFG Waukesha, WI 5 days ago Easily apply Assembler/Machine Operator Life Style Staffing Waukesha, WI 7 days ago Easily apply Machine Operator Press Quad/Graphics Pewaukee, WI 27 days ago Machine Operator Flexo Finders Milwaukee, WI 4 days ago Easily apply * Jobs at Fort Dearborn Company in Waukesha, WI Fort Dearborn Company Fort Dearborn Company 52 reviews Fort Dearborn Company is the leading provider of high-impact decorative labels for high-velocity consumer goods marketers. We supply labels... Let employers find you Thousands of employers search for candidates on Indeed Upload Your Resume