Overview
Job Location: Miami, FL 33142
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Manufacturing
Job Title: Sample Maker
Department: Manufacturing/Operations
Reports To: Cutting Room Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary
Receives and reviews order information from various production contracts, generates required production schedules, and creates order tickets and markers using the Gerber Accumark System.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of pattern making.
- Prepare and create production Markers using the Gerber Accumark System.
- Set up storage areas and parameter tables.
- Know pattern alteration.
- Prepare Bundle Ticket requests, Cut tickets, and print markers from the plotter.
- Prepare production schedules, re-cut requests, and unique order generation.
- Assists in data entry of the inventory system. May work on special projects assigned by the Cutting Manager, Pattern Maker, and Cutting Supervisor.
Qualifications
- Gerber Accumark Marker Making experience (3 years) with excellent ability to organize, manage time, and multitask.
- Experience in Word, Excel, and Data entry.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or College degree (A.A. + degree helpful).
- Gerber Accumark training and experience within the garment industry.
- MS Office proficiency; background in word processing, data entry, document control, and spreadsheet preparation.
Language Skills
- Effectively communicate, read, and write in English. Spanish is a plus.
Mathematical Skills
- Basic Arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions.
Competencies
- Appearance/Personality: Dependable and takes pride in work.
- Oral Communication: Clear and persuasive communication; listens and seeks clarification; responds well to questions.
- Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
- Ethics: Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires trust, and upholds organizational values.
- Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; seeks to improve quality; applies feedback; monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work promptly; seeks to increase productivity; works efficiently and effectively.
- Safety and Security: Observe safety procedures; report unsafe conditions; use equipment properly.
- Attendance/Punctuality: Consistently punctual.
- Dependability: Follows instructions; takes responsibility; keeps commitments; willing to work long hours when needed.
- Initiative: Volunteers; pursues self-development; offers help when needed.
- Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense; handle problems with several variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands describe the essential functions of this job with reasonable accommodations available. Regularly stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands; talk or hear. Vision: close, distance, color, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Lift and carry at least 15 lbs.
Work Environment
Work in a noisy manufacturing area with heavy traffic and floor vibrations.