Auto Cutter Operator & CAD Tech — 40–45 Hrs

American Leather Operations LLC; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LEE Industries in Conover, NC, is seeking an Auto Cutter Operator for our furniture manufacturing plant. This full‑time role involves laying patterns for fabric cutting, ensuring yield efficiency and accurate pattern translation for cutting operators.

CAD and hand tools familiarity are valued, with overtime possible in a fast-paced setting. The position requires attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and experience with Lectra or similar systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Furniture CAD required Formaris and Diaminio
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to deliver uncompromising quality and detailed craftsmanship
• Ability to work full-time
• Must be flexible to work overtime when required
• Able to stand for 10 hours
• Able to use hand tools/air tools/staple gun for 8 hours

Responsibilities

• CAD Tech’s will lay parts and pieces of the pattern to make the different variances for the fabric size, design, etc., to get the best yield and layout of the fabric for the cutting operators to be able to use to cut material specific to customers’ orders.
• Marker quality and quantity
• Verify accuracy of geometric shapes, details and parts on system
• Able to measure and recognize fabric repeats
• PC Experience and working knowledge of Excel and Word
• Quality minded – Stay Focused and able to multi‑task
• Detailed‑Organized‑able to take notes for referral
• Able to work independently and in a fast‑paced environment
• LECTRA and hand cutting experience a plus
• All other duties as assigned

Job description

LEE Industries in Conover, NC, is seeking an Auto Cutter Operator for our furniture manufacturing plant. This full‑time role involves laying patterns for fabric cutting, ensuring yield efficiency and accurate pattern translation for cutting operators.

CAD and hand tools familiarity are valued, with overtime possible in a fast-paced setting. The position requires attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and experience with Lectra or similar systems.