Precision Upholstery Fabric Cutter

Vanguard Furniture Company; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Furniture in Conover, NC is seeking a skilled Repair Cutter to accurately cut and recut fabric for upholstery repairs while maintaining quality standards. The role requires extensive hand-cutting experience and keen attention to detail to minimize waste.

You will read production tickets and patterns, apply 4-way matching, operate cutting tools, and work with production teams to ensure timely repairs and consistent workmanship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hand-cutting experience in upholstery or furniture manufacturing.
• Proficient in fabric cutting, pattern matching, and 4-way matching techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret production tickets and cutting patterns accurately.

Responsibilities

• Cut and recut fabric for upholstery repairs according to Vanguard Furniture's quality standards.
• Utilize 4-way matching and full-flow cutting techniques for alignment and consistency.
• Prioritize repair requests to minimize production delays.
• Read and interpret production tickets, patterns, and specifications accurately.
• Identify and communicate issues with pattern design, fabric alignment, or material quality.
• Operate hand-cutting tools, automatic scissors, knives, and automated cutting equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work with production teams to ensure repairs meet quality expectations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand-cutting experience

Pattern reading & interpretation

Attention to detail

Fabric cutting techniques

Tools

Hand-cutting tools

Automatic scissors

Cutting knives

Automated fabric-cutting equipment

Job description

Vanguard Furniture in Conover, NC is seeking a skilled Repair Cutter to accurately cut and recut fabric for upholstery repairs while maintaining quality standards. The role requires extensive hand-cutting experience and keen attention to detail to minimize waste.

You will read production tickets and patterns, apply 4-way matching, operate cutting tools, and work with production teams to ensure timely repairs and consistent workmanship.