Auto Cutter Operator

American Leather Operations LLC•Conover, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

LEE Industries is hiring full-time Auto Cutter Operators in the Cutting Department at Plant 3. The role supports furniture manufacturing by preparing and cutting fabric for customer orders. The posting describes laying out pattern parts to account for fabric size, design, and repeats, with the goal of maximizing fabric yield and providing accurate layouts for cutting operators. The schedule is 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some Fridays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Overtime may be required and can vary by week. The company describes the facility as climate controlled and offers consistent 40–45-hour workweeks with no Saturdays. The posting emphasizes marker quality and quantity, accurate system verification of geometric shapes and pattern details, producing general full-size patterns on an Okidata printer, and recognizing fabric repeats. Applicants should be quality-minded, organized, able to take notes, and capable of working independently and in a fast-paced environment. This position requires at least five years of furniture CAD experience using Formaris and Diaminio. A high school diploma or GED is preferred; LEAN manufacturing and LECTRA or hand-cutting experience are pluses. The work requires standing for 10 hours and using hand tools, air tools, and a staple gun for 8 hours.

Requirements

At least 5 years of furniture CAD experience using Formaris and Diaminio.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to deliver uncompromising quality and detailed craftsmanship.
Ability to work full-time.
Flexibility to work overtime when required.
Ability to stand for 10 hours.
Ability to use hand tools, air tools, and a staple gun for 8 hours.
Quality-mindedness, focus, ability to multitask, organization, attention to detail, and ability to take notes for reference.
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
PC experience and working knowledge of Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
LEAN manufacturing experience.
LECTRA experience.
Hand-cutting experience.

Responsibilities

Lay out pattern parts and pieces to account for fabric size and design variations and optimize fabric yield.
Prepare accurate fabric layouts for cutting operators to cut materials for customer orders.
Maintain marker quality and quantity.
Verify the accuracy of geometric shapes, details, and parts in the system.
Print general full-size patterns using an Okidata printer.
Measure and recognize fabric repeats.
Perform other duties as assigned.