Auto Cutting Machine Operator

Century Furniture•Hickory, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating the Auto Cutting machine. The role involves ensuring maximum productivity, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining quality standards. The operator will work with CAD Room Technicians to resolve layout problems and meet cutting room unit goals. Responsibilities include operating, bundling, and maintaining the Automated Fabric Cutter, as well as carrying out additional duties assigned by the Supervisor. Safety is paramount, including the implementation of lock out/tag out procedures and reporting any unsafe conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
Must be able to read a ruler
Must be able to use a computer
Previous machine operation is preferred
Must be able to walk, stand, climb, stoop, twist, push, pull, and bend over the course of 8 hours
Must be able to work in noisy environments
Frequently lifting/carrying objects up to 30 lbs.; up to 100 lbs. with assistance

Responsibilities

Operate the Automated Fabric Cutter for maximum productivity and troubleshoot technical problems.
Pull and load materials to be cut according to the schedule date.
Verify fabric number against tickets to be cut if fabric is being cut.
Verify tickets for special instructions that would prohibit the use of a standard program on the Automated Fabric Cutter.
Use proper procedures to avoid defective areas on fabric to ensure quality standards.
Clean and perform preventive maintenance on the Automated Fabric Cutter daily.
Notify the Supervisor of any problems encountered with the software, hardware, or cutting standards, as well as any supplies or materials needed.
Work with CAD Room Technicians on problems encountered with marker layouts.
Meet cutting room unit goals, minimizing repairs and maintaining acceptable fabric yields.
Responsible for all aspects of the Automated Fabric Cutter machine to include operating, bundling, and maintenance.
Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Work safely at all times and implement lock out/tag out procedures when maintenance is being performed on the machine.
Report any unsafe condition or practices to the Supervisor.