Cutter

Living Spaces Furniture; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (full-time) and dental

Vision (full-time)

401(k) with company match

Vacation

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Job summary

Living Spaces Furniture is seeking an Upholstery Cutter in La Mirada, CA. You will hand cut upholstery pieces, prepare fabrics for clean cuts, and ensure efficient material flow through production. You’ll handle spreading fabric, checking for defects, and cutting with patterns or stencils to exact sizes.

Attention to fabric grain, boarders, and safe practice is essential. You will work with leather products and high-quality materials, mastering tool use and pattern accuracy while meeting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of fabric cutting or related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience using cutting wheel and utility knife required.
• Knowledge of fabric codes (single boarders, one ways, grain lines) helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fabric by spreading in flat layers and removing defects.
• Measure and cut fabric or leather pieces to precise sizes.
• Use cutting tools to fit fabric to furniture frames.
• Independently arrange, mark and cut fabric patterns.
• Maintain safe, clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with manager to improve productivity.

Skills

Fabric cutting

Manufacturing experience

Cutting tools

Fabric codes knowledge

Power tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cutting wheel

Utility knife

Power tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Cutter will be responsible for processing upholstery production pieces by hand cutting upholstery for Living Spaces designed furniture. Will be responsible for preparing fabrics for clean cuts. This includes spreading fabric layers, removing and avoiding fabric damages before cutting. Responsible to ensure efficient product movement and storage.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares fabric for cutting by spreading it out in flat layers, smoothing out creases and checking the fabric for damage or defects.
• Measure and cut fabric or leather pieces by eyeing it and/or with the aid of patterns or stencils and industrial cutting tools to precise sizes and dimensions
• Use power and hand tools to cut fabric to fit the framework in furniture assembly
• Work with high-quality products and leather products
• Independently and accurately arrange, mark and cut fabric patterns
• Identify fabric flaws if any and maximize material yield
• Contribute to the team objectives and work efficiently in order to meet production timeframes
• Discuss complications or obstacles with manager and brainstorm solutions for increased productivity
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and keep work area in a clean and orderly manner
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Qualifications

Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum 1 year of experience with fabric cutting or related field. Minimum 1 year of experience working within a manufacturing environment. Must have experience using a cutting wheel as well as a utility knife. Knowledgeable about fabric codes including single boarders, one ways, grain lines, material reactions. etc. Working knowledge of power tools and equipment necessary for repair work. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Position Hiring Range

Compensation: $19.00 - $25.35

Overtime pay is available for eligible, non-exempt Team Members. Reimbursement for expenses as required by applicable law and Company policy.Retail, Guest Services and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPI's.

Additional Available Benefits Upon Meeting Eligibility Requirements Include

• Medical (full-time only)
• Dental (full-time only)
• Vision (full-time only)
• 401(k) with Company match (full and part-time)
• Vacation (full-time only or as otherwise required by applicable law)
• Paid Sick Leave (full and part-time)
• Flex or Health Spending Account (for eligible full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program (full and part-time)
• Holiday pay (full-time only)
• Life insurance (full-time only)

For more details, please visit our website at: Careers (livingspaces.com)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

E-Verify

Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.