CUTTER - AUTO

Vanguard Furniture; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Furniture Company in Conover, NC seeks a Cutter to operate a Gerber automated cutting machine, trim fabric, and prep cut pieces for production. You will read cutting tickets, mount fabric, and ensure quality by following precise specifications and safety guidelines.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to stand for long periods, and adherence to safety protocols, including gloves and protective eyewear. Training provided for machine operation.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable in cutting methods and be able to complete job to quality specifications.
• English required for reading tickets and job notes.

Responsibilities

• Check swatch before cutting.
• Read cutting requests to determine job specifications.
• Mount fabric on table and spread specified amount of fabric out on cutting table and cut with scissors.
• Setup and operate automated cutting machine to cut fabric.
• Enter commands in computer control console to retrieve preprogrammed cutting instructions and starts machine.
• Monitors operation of cutting machine to detect any malfunctions and informs supervisor or programmer of any problems.
• Removes cut plies from table, marks part identification on plies, and bags / labels cut material for subsequent production use.
• Verify all parts are in cover before bundling.
• Verify options, fabric, and other information on ticket.
• Responsible for fixing own repairs before starting on new piece.
• Maintain neat and orderly work station.
• Wears required metal cut-resistant gloves, safety glasses and work shoes; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Cutting methods

English literacy

Job description

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CUTTER - AUTO

Conover, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1333

Position Summary: Cuts fabric into parts using automated Gerber cutting machine.

Position Responsibilities:

• Check swatch before cutting.
• Read cutting requests to determine job specifications.
• Mount fabric on table and spread specified amount of fabric out on cutting table and cut with scissors.
• Setup and operate automated cutting machine to cut fabric.
• Enter commands in computer control console to retrieve preprogrammed cutting instructions and starts machine.
• Monitors operation of cutting machine to detect any malfunctions and informs supervisor or programmer of any problems.
• Removes cut plies from table, marks part identification on plies, and bags / labels cut material for subsequent production use.
• Verify all parts are in cover before bundling.
• Verify options, fabric, and other information on ticket.
• Responsible for fixing own repairs before starting on new piece.
• Maintain neat and orderly work station.
• Wears required metal cut-resistant gloves, safety glasses and work shoes; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must be knowledgeable in cutting methods and be able to complete job to quality specifications.
• English required for reading tickets and job notes.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Lift / Carry: Frequent lifting up to 30 lbs.; occasional lifting in excess of 50 lbs. requiring team

lift. Must be able to move fabric onto and off of cutting machine. Occasional overhead

lifting needed.

• Push / Pull:Frequent push/pull motion associated with fabric rolls and positioning of fabric

for cutting.

• Standing: Must be able to stand 8+ hours.
• Bend / Stoop / Crouch: Occasional adjustment of torso to remove / place fabric.
• Reach / Handle / Grasp / Feel: Repetitive motions (pinching, pulling, cutting using scissors).
• Environment:Indoors, environmentally controlled – 100%.
• Automation:Automatic cutting machine and computer program selection.
• Color Determination:must distinguish fabrics by color and design for matching patterns.
• Near Acuity: Requires close vision of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for