Fabric Cutter: Precision Cutting for Global Textile Creations

ShowTex nv; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Attractive salary package

Stable working environment

Team-oriented production

Job summary

ShowTex Belgium is looking for a fabric cutter to plan and cut fabrics, ensuring sewing teams have materials ready on time. You will read production sheets and translate them into precise cutting instructions, and you may use hand tools or automated cutting machines.

You will verify fabric quality, minimize waste, keep stock organized, and help maintain a safe, tidy workspace. Fluent Dutch is required; English is a plus, and experience in sewing or textiles is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Diploma from at least the second stage of secondary education.
• Experience in sewing, textile or production is a plus.
• Knowledge of sewing and textile fabrication is an advantage.
• Fluent in Dutch; English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan the cutting work so fabrics and materials are ready when the sewing team needs them.
• Read production job sheets and translate them into cutting instructions.
• Cut fabrics by hand or using an automated cutting machine, following specs.
• Minimize fabric waste and maximize material use.
• Ensure workstation has required materials and monitor supplies.
• Record production data and track where materials are stored.
• Check fabrics for colour, length, packaging and quality.
• Spot and report any issues for timely resolution.
• Collect fabric remnants and package them for storage.
• Pack separate sales orders according to transport requirements.
• Maintain cutting machines and follow guidelines.
• Help keep the workplace safe, tidy and organised.

Skills

Precision

Organized work

Flexible

Calm under pressure

Independent

Team player

Good communication

Open to feedback

Education

Secondary education diploma

Tools

Automated cutting machine

Job description

ShowTex Belgium is looking for a fabric cutter to plan and cut fabrics, ensuring sewing teams have materials ready on time. You will read production sheets and translate them into precise cutting instructions, and you may use hand tools or automated cutting machines.

You will verify fabric quality, minimize waste, keep stock organized, and help maintain a safe, tidy workspace. Fluent Dutch is required; English is a plus, and experience in sewing or textiles is advantageous.