Upholstery Pattern Marker Technician

Flexsteel Industries; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexsteel Industries is seeking an experienced pattern maker/cad operator to support leather cutting and pattern development. The role involves creating markers, setting match points on digitized patterns, and programming cut files for a multi-ply cutting system.

You will collaborate with product design and manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement and standardization across processes. The position emphasizes problem solving, data gathering, and applying industrial engineering

Qualifications

• Experience with Pattern Marking or CAD software.
• Ability to set match points on digitized pattern components and generate match markers/cut files.
• Program cut files for a multi-ply cutting system.
• Assist with basic pattern design functions including modification of digitized pattern components, markers, cut files, etc.

Responsibilities

• Create files and components for leather cutting demands.
• Load cutting and usage information into AS400 when needed.
• Support design and manufacturing teams with troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Pattern Marking

CAD software

Problem solving

Tools

AS400 system

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

• Experience with Pattern Marking or CAD software
• 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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