Rug Cutter

Nourison Home; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Nourison Home is seeking a meticulous Rug Cutter to verify each work order, determine correct rug dimensions, and center patterns for precise cuts. You will calculate and re-check measurements before marking and cutting, ensuring safe use of tools and high-quality results.

Attention to detail is critical to prevent waste and protect profits. The role requires basic computer skills, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lead by example in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer experience required.
• Ability to use AS400, MS Word and MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and mathematical ability for measurements.
• Ability to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Review each work order and determine the correct shape and size to cut the rug.
• Ensure rug pattern/design is centered and balanced with the center point aligned with the main design.
• Calculate measurements and recheck calculations before cutting.
• Mark the rug accurately for cutting and ensure all measurements are correct.
• Use equipment safely and correctly to produce precise cuts.
• Maintain quality by preventing mis-cuts that affect rug profitability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical ability

Measurement accuracy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AS400

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Tape measure

Calculator

Laser

Job description

Review each work order paying very close attention to details for each order to dtermine the correct shape and size to cut the rug..

The pattern / design of each fabricated rug must be centered and balanced meaning that the center point of the rug features the main design element. In order to do this correctly the cutter must have the ability calculate basic mathematics and the ability to use a tape measure in order to properly mark the rug for cutting.

Once all measurements are determined the cutter should re calculate all measurements to ensure that everything is correct BEFORE cutting the carpet.

Quality – Top quality is of the utmost importance. It is imperative that the cutter applies correct measurements and makes accurate cuts, If carpet is cut incorrectly the mis cut piece becomes un useable and all profits for that particular rug are lost.

Equipment– Ensure that all equipment is used correctly and safely.

Equipment used: Calculator, Tape Measure, laser, knife

Minimum requirements: High School / GED. Computer Experience required.

Abilities required: Ability to use AS400, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Ability to lead by example.