Fabric Cutter

Hickory Chair LlC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory Chair LLC is seeking a Fabric Cutter to read work orders and cut material for upholstered furniture. You will verify fabric, dye lots, inspect for defects, and ensure patterns align before cutting.

Responsibilities include marking fabric, assembling parts, recording yardages, and maintaining a clean, safe work area in a noisy environment. Prolonged standing and manual dexterity are required to perform duties accurately.

Qualifications

• Reads work orders and cuts material for upholstery.
• Verifies fabric and dye lots against work orders.
• Inspects fabric for defects and aligns pattern swatches.
• Marks, cuts, and sizes fabric accurately.
• Records yardages used on tickets.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work orders.
• Cut fabric to pattern sizes as instructed.
• Verify dye lots and fabric patterns.
• Mark, bundle, and prepare parts for pickup.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety policies.

Skills

Reading orders

Manual dexterity

Attention to details

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fabric cutting tools

Job description

Summary Job DescriptionThis position is responsible for reading the work orders and cutting material as instructed for upholstered furniture.Essential DutiesVerifies that fabric and pattern correspond to the work orderInspects fabric for defects and verifies the dye lotsLocates correct pattern and checks swatches for proper alignment of fabricPulls correct pattern and puts away when doneMarks out the fabric and cuts to proper size and shapeMarks and bundles all parts together and places in proper area for pick-upRecords all yardages used on ticketRequired to 4-way match fabricPlaces cut rolls in proper area for pick-upMaintains equipment and work area in an orderly mannerMust follow all safety policies and proceduresAll other duties as assignedPosition RequirementsHigh school diploma or GED preferredPrevious marking/cutting experience a plusPhysical RequirementsThe physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Prolonged periods of standing and performing repetitive tasksMust be able to work in noisy environmentsMust have manual dexterity in order to assemble product or operate machine as directedFrequently lifting/carrying objects up to 50 lbs.; rarely lifting/carrying objects 51-75 lbs.