Cutting Operator

Pacific-Safety-Products-; Arnprior; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Safety Products in Arnprior, Ontario is seeking a Cutting Operator to supply cut fabrics to the production line according to patterns and instructions. You will load materials, assess fabric characteristics, and ensure correct side orientation for efficient processing.

You will verify markers and part numbers, inspect for defects, and document fabric usage while supporting KanBan and on-time delivery commitments. Strong attention to detail and team play are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 10 or proven work experience.
• 13–24 months related work experience in cutting or sewing is an asset.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.
• Attention to detail and positive attitude.
• Basic math including fraction recognition; MS Word/Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Load materials onto cutting table using lifting devices as required.
• Identify fabric characteristics and right side; basic knowledge of fabrics.
• Stage cut material pieces in appropriate product line.
• Verify fabric usage and ensure right side-up.
• Verify marker positions and part numbers against orders.
• Inspect fabric for defects and decide if re-cut is possible.
• Lay up fabric per markers with correct layers and quantity.
• Maintain KanBan to meet production schedule and on-time delivery.
• Operate basic cutting equipment.
• Complete fabric tracking reports and usage records; document dates.
• Separate fabric waste for recycle and destruction programs.

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

Grade 10

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Cutting Operator:

The Cutting Operator is responsible for supplying cut and drilled pieces of fabrics to the production line in accordance with supplied patterns and product instructions and free of defects.

Summary of Duties:

• Loads the required materials onto the cutting table using the proper lifting devices and assistance as required
• Identifies fabric characteristic and if fabric is right side; this requires basic knowledge of different fabrics
• Stages cut material pieces in supermarket and in appropriate product line
• Verifies fabric usage before cutting, and ensures fabric is right side-up
• Verifies marker positions and part numbers for the product against manufacturing/sales order
• Visually inspections fabric to be cut for marker and fabric defects and follows prescribed process for determining whether material is defective or if it can be re-cut
• Lays up fabric in accordance with markers ensuring correct number of layers and quantity to cut
• Maintains KanBan by cutting daily to meet the production schedule and committed on time delivery of orders
• Operates basic cutting equipment
• Completes required documentation as outlined by quality and manufacturing procedures i.e. completes fabric tracking reports and records on fabric card the amount of fabric used and the date.Separates fabric waste by cutting up obsolete panels for the Ballistics Recycle and Panel Destruction Programs

Qualifications:

• Minimum grade 10 and/or proven work experience
• 13 months to 2 years of related work experience in either a cutting or sewing environment considered an asset
• Good communication skills both orally and written
• Must have flexibility to work various shifts
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude are necessary
• Must have basic math skills including fraction recognition using both metric and standard measurements
• Good working computer skills; MS Office software – MS Word, Excel

• Must possess good manual dexterity to be able to place patterns on top of layers of fabric and to cut fabric with precision
• Teamwork skills in a modular work environment
• Ability to operate various types of cutting equipment; manual cutters, upright saws, drills etc