Pattern & Layout Specialist

Flexsteel Industries, Inc.; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. in High Point, NC is seeking a pattern and cutting specialist to support leather cutting operations. You will create markers and cut files, set match points, and program the multi-ply cutting system to ensure efficient and precise production.

Work with product design and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot, improve processes, and ensure adherence to standards. A zero-defects mindset and collaboration with junior staff are important in this role.

Responsibilities

• Create markers & cut files for all necessary layouts
• Set match points on digitized pattern components & generate corresponding match markers / cut files
• Program cut files for the multi-ply cutting system
• Assist with basic pattern design functions including modification of digitized pattern components, markers, cut files for additional marker layouts and ECRs
• Load necessary cutting & usage information into AS400 system as needed
• Support and mentor junior team members in marker making, cutting programming, and system usage

Job description

Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This individual performs lay creation, revisions and related activities necessary for the efficient production of quality patterns and cut files. Using established procedures, gathers and correlates basic data and applies phases of approved industrial engineering policies and practices. Works with Data Processing, Scheduling, Payroll, Engineering and Manufacturing on manufacturing problems and cost reduction projects. Participates in Flexsteel's continuous improvement process by working with a zero defects attitude, utilizes problem solving skills with inputs and outputs, and verifies that all processes are capable of meeting customers' mutually agreed upon requirements.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Create markers & cut files for all necessary layouts
• Set match points on digitized pattern components & generate corresponding match markers / cut files
• Program cut files for the multi-ply cutting system
• Assist with basic pattern design functions including but not limited to: modification of digitized pattern components, markers, cut files, etc. as required for creation of additional marker layouts, ECRs & continuous improvement, etc
• Creation of files & components necessary for all leather cutting demands
• Load necessary cutting & usage information into AS400 system as needed
• Support the product design team & manufacturing team as needed with troubleshooting, continuous improvement opportunities, pattern design & development, pattern & sew specifications, and ensure utilization of best practices
• Lead process documentation and standardization to ensure knowledge transfer
• Support and potentially mentor junior team members in marker making, cutting programming, and system usage
• Effectively communicates cross-functionally to ensure timely project management
• All other duties as assigned.

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