Cutter Operator
About the job
- A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
- Candidates must be able to fully comprehend work instructions and business memos.
- Candidates must be able to use basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurements, and apply critical thinking to solve practical problems.
- Candidates must be able to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Candidates must be able to prevent errors and solve problems on all prepress machines.
- Candidates must be able to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines.
- Candidates must be organized and able to plan, prioritize, and follow through on assigned projects with minimal supervision.
- The role requires pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending, including pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- The role requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, coordination, and near visual acuity.
- Candidates must be able to work around and operate departmental equipment and access and navigate each department in the facility.
- Candidates must be able to function professionally under stressful circumstances.
- The role involves occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles and hazardous materials, and regular work near moving mechanical parts.
- Set up and adjust the cutter machine according to instructions and job requirements.
- Set up automatic cutting programs manually in the cutter machine.
- Operate the cutter machine and ancillary equipment to cut material to desired dimensions.
- Evaluate product quality while cutting and make decisions concerning quality.
- Review job tickets and plan work processes to meet customer specifications.
- Keep accurate press sheet information, including dates and counts.
- Monitor the assigned machine during runs to ensure specifications are met and make adjustments as needed.
- Perform routine maintenance, including blade replacement, lubrication, and waxing.
- Notify supervision of mechanical or electrical problems and complete work orders for parts or repairs requiring maintenance assistance.
- Prepare load flags for each outgoing load showing the next operation or destination.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- One to three years of previous cutting experience is preferred.
About the company
Mittera Group operates as a multi-platform print, marketing, and media partner that has expanded from traditional commercial printing into a full communications provider. Its offerings include data analytics with segmentation, predictive modeling, and campaign execution, together with fulfillment and distribution of materials through a nationwide network of facilities. This enables clients to plan, target, and deliver marketing programs efficiently across channels. The company differentiates itself through an integrated, simplified approach to communications and a broad operational footprint, supported by acquisitions and a focus on supplier diversity with minority-owned, veteran-owned, and woman-owned partners. Its goal is to help major brands grow their business, raise brand awareness, and achieve marketing objectives by coordinating print, marketing, and media services under one umbrella.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Des Moines, Iowa
Founded
2009
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Phoenix Lithographing keeps Philadelphia production running under Mittera, broadening Mid-Atlantic coverage.
- Rex3 and Phoenix add specialty print and fulfillment depth for retail and collectibles clients.
- Mittera still markets itself as a one-stop communications partner, supporting Hy-Vee and AutoZone relationships.
What critics are saying
- Jacksonville closed May 18, 2026 after a primary customer left, cutting 100 jobs.
- One customer decision can strand capacity; repeated account losses compress margins through 2026.
- Mittera’s acquisition-led model depends on continuous deal flow; a dry 2027 kills growth and integration economics.
What makes Mittera Group unique
- Mittera’s June 18, 2026 Phoenix deal extends integrated print, data, creative, and marketing nationally.
- Its eight-state facility network pairs local production with fulfillment, distribution, and mailing capabilities.
- The 2026 website emphasizes supplier-diverse sourcing and technology-enabled campaign execution for enterprise clients.
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Company News
Printing company Mittera closing Jacksonville plant, affecting 100 jobs. The Iowa-based company said the loss of a customer prompted the closure. * By Mark Basch * | 9:21 a.m. May 20, 2026 * | 2 Free Articles Remaining! * Business Mittera Group Inc. filed a notice with the state May 18 saying it is closing its Jacksonville plant at 10301 Busch Drive N., affecting 100 full-time jobs. The printing company said in a letter filed under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act a decision by the plant's primary customer to move its work to another provider is prompting the closure. The letter said the 100 employees will be terminated between July 17 and the end of 2026. Employees will receive wages and benefits through their last day of employment and retirement and insurance benefits will be provided in accordance with the terms of applicable benefit plans. Des Moines, Iowa-based Mittera provides print, mail and marketing services. The company has plants in 11 states, including Florida facilities in Pompano Beach and Sunrise, according to its website.
Mittera has acquired Rex3, a Florida-based commercial printer, enhancing its services in specialty print production and tapping into the collectibles market. This acquisition, Mittera's 24th, allows Rex3 clients to access Mittera's national platform and technology solutions. Rex3 will continue operations in Sunrise, Florida, with existing teams. Aramar Capital Group advised Rex3 on the transaction.
Mittera acquires selected assets of Rogers Printing.
Mittera, a Des Moines, Iowa-based national printing industry powerhouse that has grown largely through M&A deals, has acquired select assets of The AngstromGroup, including hiring some of its workers.
Mittera, a privately-owned print and marketing service provider, has acquired Atlanta-based commercial printer, Geographics, Inc. Geographics is a web, sheetfed, digital printing, and fulfillment company in the greater Atlanta region.