Digital Cutting Operator (1st shift) - $20.48/hour - No Sundays

Sigvaris Management AG; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary increases

Medical insurance

Health Spending Account

Flexible Spending Account

Dental plan

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Sigvaris Group is seeking a Digital Cutting Operator in Holland, MI to operate spreading and digital cutting equipment, load cut files, nest layouts, and follow production work instructions. The role requires attention to machine settings, material utilization, and adherence to ISO documentation.

You will work on first shift with two scheduling options and an overtime plan. The position offers an hourly wage of $20.48 with semi-annual increases and quarterly attendance bonuses, plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with automated production equipment is preferred.
• Familiarity with CNC programming is a plus.
• Basic math skills and computer literacy expected.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials into spreading machine with correct settings.
• Calculate spread length from cut files to optimize material use.
• Operate digital cutting equipment per CAD and production requirements.
• Maintain proper PC settings and update material file libraries.
• Perform regular PMs and document ISO records.
• Inspect, label, and pack cut parts with correct job tickets.
• Ensure proper storage of raw materials and return partial rolls to home locations.
• Assist with non-digital cutting and sewing operations as needed.
• Report quality, process, equipment, or material issues to supervisor.

Skills

CNC programming

Manufacturing experience

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD software

Spreading machine

Job description

Description

Sigvaris is currently looking for Digital Cutting Operator to join our team in Holland, MI. As a leading compression solution provider, we are not just a company that manufactures products. We are a global team on a mission to help people feel their best. Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, the Digital Cutting Operator is responsible for operating equipment necessary for the cutting of products from raw material. The Digital Cutting Operator will utilize spreading and digital cutting devices to spread raw material, use software to load cut files, nest files, determine layouts and quantities based on the production plan ensuring work instructions are being followed.

TWO SCHEDULES TO CHOOSE FROM - BOTH in 1st SHIFT:

• Monday to Thursday: 5 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you have to work overtime, it will be on Friday.
• Monday to Thursday: 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. AND Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. If you have to work overtime, it will be an additional 4 hours on Friday.

Overtime will not be on a Sunday!

PAY PLUS BONUSES:

• $20.48 per hour with an increase every six months during the first year
• Opportunity to earn $100 Attendance Bonus payments per quarter.

Subject to Company's Attendance Policy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

These duties and responsibilities are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Load and unload raw materials into spreading machine ensuring proper settings are used based on material selection.
• Calculate spread length from cut files and/or production plans as necessary to ensure proper material utilization.
• Operation of digital cutting equipment to cut/drill/mark material as necessary based on the CAD and production requirements.
• Ensure proper settings in PC are maintained and that material file library is kept up to date based on machine/material settings.
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly preventative maintenance (PM) of the digital cutting equipment and ensure the completion of all related ISO documents.
• Unloading of all cut parts and the inspection/labeling of parts where applicable.
• Packing of all cut parts into production tubs/shelves/boxes ensuring proper labeling/identification of parts with job tickets.
• Ensures proper storage of raw materials by placing all partial rolls back into the home locations after material has been spread.
• Ability to run the press for products that are not on the digital cutting machine.
• Cuts and automatic sews products by using a variety of hand and power tools, fixtures and equipment, and work instructions to perform a series of operations to correctly cut and automatically sew medical devices.
• Kitting/packing of manufactured items to include all components/labeling necessary for sale.
• Reports problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor to Production Supervisor.
• Works closely with support staff such as Technicians, Engineering, Production Supervisor, Materials/Warehouse to resolve issues.
• Complies with all OSHA and company safety rules.
• Fosters positive morale among staff, by promotion of open communication with all departments, to help create and maintain an innovative and cooperative staff relationship and environment.
  • Interacts with external and internal customers in a timely manner conducive to continued positive relationships.
  • Displays patience, courtesy and tact; demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others as necessary.
• Demonstrates effective communication methods.
  • Production Supervisor and/or appropriate management staff are kept informed of developments affecting their functions.
  • Responds quickly to all oral and written communications.
  • Maintains and encourages an open line of communication with both internal and external customers.
  • Checks and responds to voice mail messages in a timely manner.
  • Accurately and legibly presents written data to affected internal/external customer.
• Follows established company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SIGVARIS policies, industry standards, and Federal, State and local laws.
• Follows all work instructions, creates and maintains accurate records to meet all internal and external requirements to support the SIGVARIS Quality System and Quality Policy.
• Accurately performs any other duties and responsibilities as assigned to ensure an efficient workflow.

Requirements

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE:

• A high school diploma and/or equivalent in education and experience.
• Highly prefer someone with a minimum of two years of manufacturing experience in a relatable field.
• Highly prefer someone with prior work experience with automated production equipment, preferably cutting equipment, CNC machines.
• Prefer someone with CNC Programming experience.
• Prefer someone with computer skills.
• Prefer someone with basic math skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job involves moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the environment is low to moderate. Occasionally, exposed to both warm and cold air.

• Occasionally required to sit, walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, bend, lift or climb.
• Occasionally required to lift over 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; finger dexterity and hand coordination is required.
• The ability to use hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble small and large objects is required.
• Specific vision abilities required for this include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive salary with automatic increase every six months for the first year of employment
• Medical (Core Plan and High Deductible Plan)
• Health Spending Account (applies to High Deductible Plan)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Plan
• FREE Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits include vision, term life insurance, accident, cancer and hospital confinement
• 401(k) with Company match (dollar for dollar 100% up to the first 5% of employee contributions to the plan)
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays per Year
• Employee Assistance Program

Successful completion of background check, verifiable education and employment, and drug test will be required in advance of hire.

Sigvaris is an EOE.