Cutting Operator

Safariland; Arnprior; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Safariland Group in Arnprior, ON is seeking a Cutting Operator to supply cut and drilled fabric pieces to the production line per supplied patterns and product instructions, free of defects.

You will load materials, identify fabric characteristics, stage cut pieces, verify markers and part numbers, inspect fabric for defects, and maintain KanBan while operating cutting equipment and completing documentation.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in cutting or sewing environment preferred.
• Strong communication, both written and oral.
• Flexible to work multiple shifts.
• Detail-oriented with good math skills.
• Manual dexterity for precise cutting.
• Teamwork in modular production setting.
• Ability to operate cutting machines (manual cutters, upright saws, drills).

Responsibilities

• Load required materials onto cutting table using proper equipment.
• Identify fabric type and right side orientation.
• Stage cut material pieces in the correct product line.
• Verify fabric usage and marker positions before cutting.
• Inspect fabric for defects and decide re-cut viability.
• Lay up fabric by markers ensuring correct layers and counts.
• Maintain KanBan to meet production schedule and deadlines.
• Operate cutting equipment.
• Complete quality and manufacturing documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Flexibility to shift work

Tools

Manual cutters

Upright saws

Drills

Job description

Arnprior, ON, Canada

Job Description

Posted Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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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:

• 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
• 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

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