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CUTTER - AUTO
Conover, NC, US
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