Sheeter Operator Job detail

Sheeter Operator - Chattanooga

Shift: Train on 1st shift, move to 2nd or 3rd shift

The Maxson Sheeter Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient setup, operation, and monitoring of a Maxson sheeting machine to convert rolls of paper into accurately cut sheets that meet production specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Maxson sheeter equipment according to job orders and production schedules
• Load rolls onto the sheeter using hoists, cranes, or roll‑handling equipment
• Adjust machine settings including cut length, trim, stacking, and line speed
• Monitor sheet quality, accuracy, and stack integrity during operation
• Perform quality checks to ensure sheets meet size, count, and defect requirements
• Troubleshoot and correct minor mechanical or operational issues
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and lubrication as required
• Remove and record scrap or waste material
• Maintain clean and organized work area following 5S standards
• Follow lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and all plant safety procedures
• Accurately complete production, downtime, and quality documentation
• Communicate issues or changes to supervisors, maintenance, and downstream processes
• Assist with training of helper operators or new team members as needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (with assistance for heavier loads)
• Frequent bending, reaching, and use of hand controls
• Ability to work in an industrial environment with noise and moving machinery

What you need to succeed: 

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 1–3 years of experience operating industrial machinery (sheeting, converting, or printing equipment preferred)
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to make precise adjustments
• Ability to read job tickets, production schedules, and measuring instruments
• Basic math skills (fractions, measurements, counts)
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions