Automated Fabric Cutter

Colonial Group; Maiden (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an operator to produce machined fabric cover parts by programming, setting up, and operating an automated fabric cutting machine. You will maintain quality and safety standards, keep records, and manage equipment and supplies.

The role involves lifting fabric rolls, aligning patterns with Plataine software, changing cutting blades, sorting and bundling parts, and recycling scrap. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Roll pre-nested fabric roll onto machine and lift into cradle (2 persons).
• Pull up cut pattern on computer system using Plataine software and line up with joystick.
• Change the circular cutting blade with a screwdriver and Allen wrench (8–10 times daily).
• Sort cut parts as they come off the machine and bundle for sewing; trim attached pieces as needed.
• Collect scrap and place in scrap tray for recycling.
• Unload fabric roll from cradle and place onto the return conveyor.
• Perform other duties or special assignments as instructed.

Job description

Postion Summary

Produces machined fabric cover parts by programming, setting up and operating an automated fabric cutting machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Roll pre-nested fabric roll onto machine and lift into cradle (2 persons perform the lift).
• Pull up cut pattern on computer system using Plataine software. Use joystick control to line up pattern and then initiate machine to cut.
• Use a screw driver and allen wrench to change the circular cutting blade (8-10 times per day).
• As machine cuts and rolls off cut parts, sort the parts and tie them into a bundle to send to sewing. Sometimes use scissors to cut loose parts that are still attached to scrap.
• Gather scrap and place in scrap tray for recycling.
• Unload fabric roll from cradle and place onto return conveyor.
• May perform other duties/ special or non-routine assignments as instructed.