Fabric Cutting Operator

Carole Fabrics; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off with pay

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Job summary

Hunter Douglas, a world-leading window coverings manufacturer, is hiring a Fabric Cutter - Soft Shades at Carole Fabrics in Augusta, GA. The role focuses on accurately cutting and racking soft shade fabrics to customer specifications, ensuring production efficiency and quality.

You will verify fabric against orders, maintain records, and follow safety protocols with PPE. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for growth, and a culture prioritizing development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to accurately use and read a tape measure.
• General knowledge of fabrics and hand-cutting techniques.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, cutting bars, and electric knives.
• Must be capable of standing for extended periods (up to 7 hours per shift).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly.
• Strong attention to detail, especially with names, numbers, and fabric identification.
• Must pass a color blind test to ensure accurate fabric identification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with repetitive motions.
• Must comply with safety protocols, including wearing closed-toe shoes and required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Accurately cut and rack soft shade fabrics according to customer specifications.
• Verify fabric and color against order and zone tickets for correctness.
• Ensure fabric is neat, properly racked, and meets quality standards.
• Use hand tools, cutting bars, and electric knives to perform cutting tasks.
• Monitor and report defective goods to the cutting supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records of cuts, re-cuts, and inventory adjustments.
• Trim fabric salvage as needed to ensure product quality.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE during operations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Fabric knowledge

Hand-cutting techniques

Attention to detail

Repetitive-motion tolerance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Cutting bars

Electric knives

Job description

Hunter Douglas is the world's leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we've defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

As a member of the Hunter Douglas family of brands, Carole Fabrics has proudly served the interior design community for more than 60 years, making the finest soft window treatments in the industry.We take pride in our reputation for exceptional quality, our broad on-trend collection of the finest fabrics, and our devotion to personal service.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world.What's yours?

Position Overview

The Fabric Cutter - Soft Shades is responsible for accurately cutting and racking soft shade fabrics to customer specifications. This role ensures production efficiency, quality control, and timely order fulfillment, directly supporting departmental goals and customer satisfaction.

What you'll do

• Accurately cut and rack soft shade fabrics according to customer specifications.
• Verify fabric and color against order and zone tickets for correctness.
• Ensure fabric is neat, properly racked, and meets quality standards.
• Use hand tools, cutting bars, and electric knives to perform cutting tasks.
• Monitor and report defective goods to the cutting supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records of cuts, re-cuts, and inventory adjustments.
• Trim fabric salvage as needed to ensure product quality.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE during operations.
• All other duties as assigned

Who you are

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to accurately use and read a tape measure.
• General knowledge of fabrics and hand-cutting techniques.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, cutting bars, and electric knives.
• Must be capable of standing for extended periods (up to 7 hours per shift).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly.
• Strong attention to detail, especially with names, numbers, and fabric identification.
• Must pass a color blind test to ensure accurate fabric identification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with repetitive motions.
• Must comply with safety protocols, including wearing closed-toe shoes and required personal protective equipment (PPE).

What's in it for you?

• Annual base salary range: $15 Hourly
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Time off with pay
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate's education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.