HP - Cutter 1/Lay Up

KI•High Point, NC

About The Position

The Cutter 1/Lay Up role lays out, traces patterns, and cuts fabric and other material. The employee prepares material for the cutting machine and assists with marking and folding. The job requires frequent heavy lifting, including handling 50-pound rolls of fabric, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. The employee must follow work tickets and shop orders, verify material and cutting details, and meet quality and quantity standards.

Requirements

Ability to lift 75 pounds, including constant lifting of 50-pound fabric rolls onto the cutting table.
Ability to manipulate material by rolling it out, smoothing it, and preparing lays.
Ability to read and understand measuring devices such as tape measures and yardsticks.
Ability to use cutting knives and scissors.
Ability to follow work tickets and shop orders and verify fabric, styles, and special instructions.
Understanding of Match In and balanced versus unbalanced layouts.

Responsibilities

Read work tickets and shop orders; verify the style, special instructions, and fabric.
Manipulate material by rolling it out, smoothing it, and preparing lays.
Use measuring devices such as a tape measure or yardstick.
Use cutting knives and scissors.
Lay and trace patterns, then cut material economically, individually or in lays.
Lay out material for the cutting machine.
Verify material is laid out and cut according to the style, special instructions, grain, patterns, and fabric type.
Understand Match In and balanced versus unbalanced layouts, and align patterns or lines for inside parts.
Fold, mark, and bundle material.
Communicate issues and maintain open communication with peers, the supervisor, and management.
Be available to work overtime with minimal notice.
Comply with quality and quantity standards.