Bindery Cutter Operator

Sansom Staffing has partnered with a growing printing and bindery company in Brooklyn Park to add a Bindery Cutter Operator to their team.

This role is responsible for operating a SABER hydraulic guillotine cutter alongside a paper jogger to accurately trim printed materials in a high-volume trade bindery environment. The ideal candidate will take pride in producing clean, precise cuts while maintaining efficiency and adhering to strict quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate SABER hydraulic paper cutter (programming, back gauge, clamp settings)
• Use a paper jogger to align and square lifts before cutting
• Read and interpret job tickets, cut programs, and layouts
• Program and execute automated cutting sequences for repeat jobs
• Accurately cut large sheets of paper to tight tolerances
• Monitor and adjust: Clamp Pressure, Blade depth, and condition, and back gauge positioning
• Inspect finished product for square cuts, correct dimensions, and clean edges
• Maintain efficient workflow between jogging → cutting → stacking
• Perform routine maintenance on blade changes,  tracking sharpness, cleaning, and lubrication

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating SABER or similar hydraulic guillotine cutters
• Familiarity with paper joggers and material handling workflows
• Ability to program or recall cutting sequences
• Strong understanding of grain direction, lift handling, and cutting tolerances
• Proficiency with measurements (fractions, decimals, metric)
• High attention to detail and consistency
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Ability to safely handle large paper lifts (often 50+ lbs)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years in a trade bindery or commercial print environment
• Experience with large-format cutters (36"–60")
• Familiarity with SABER X-15 or similar models
• Knowledge of upstream/downstream processes (press, folding, stitching, etc.)