Job Title: Cutter Operator

Job Description

The Cutter Operator is responsible for setting up, adjusting, monitoring, and running die cutting presses and overseeing the stripping of the die cut parts. The operator is also responsible for detecting cutting defects and informing the manager of possible problems. The role involves making liquid packaging such as school milk cartons, rat traps, tobacco cartons, and food product cartons.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for tooling and blanker setup and die cut machine operations, while adhering to controlled documentation and procedures.

• Ensure the product meets the quality, safety, and legality requirements of its customer.

• Troubleshoot and repair machine-related problems, adjusting equipment to improve or maintain quality and alerting the maintenance department when necessary.

• Maintain production floor and workspace cleanliness and observe all safety and quality practices.

Essential Skills

• Self-motivated and able to operate with minimal supervision, especially on the 3rd shift.

• Basic computer skills.

• Basic math ability including algebra and geometry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior assembly or machine operation experience is helpful but not required.

• Able to lift/push/move up to 75lbs.

• Able to stand/walk/move for up to 8 hours.

Why Work Here?

After 90 days, employees receive a pay increase. Expect further pay increases after annual reviews. Enjoy 1 week of vacation after 1 year, 2 weeks after 3 years, and 4 weeks after 5 years. Temps are eligible for 9-11 paid holidays depending on the year. With a high staff retention rate, 85-90% of employees have been with the company for over 7 years. Benefit from up to a 4% match on 401k, healthcare coverage up to 75%, 100% covered vision and life insurance, and dental coverage for $10/month.

Work Environment

HSM is a fourth-generation, Native American family-owned company with 72 years of niche manufacturing experience. The company specializes in high-quality, environmentally responsible paperboard packaging and is the only manufacturer of milk cartons in New York State. The 3rd shift runs from Sunday to Thursday, 10pm to 6am, with training on the 1st shift (6am to 2pm) for the first 2-3 weeks. Overtime is built into the schedule, roughly 8-12 hours per week. The facility is sterile, temperature-controlled, and welcoming, with most of the team having been there for over 7 years. PPE such as hair nets, beard nets, gloves, and hearing protection are provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Liverpool, New York.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Liverpool,NY.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 20, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.