Cutting Machine Operator
About The Position
The Cutting Machine Operator prepares, spreads, and cuts fabric and lining materials according to production specifications. The role ensures materials are cut accurately, safely, and efficiently while meeting company quality standards and production schedules. The operator works in a manufacturing or production facility in a fast-paced setting with production deadlines and may be exposed to fabric dust, machine noise, and moving equipment. The position involves operating computerized and manual cutting equipment, preparing materials for cutting, inspecting cut components, and moving completed materials to staging areas or the next production stage. The operator maintains a clean and safe work area, follows company procedures, and works with team members and other departments to meet production schedules. The role reports directly to the Cutting Room Supervisor.
Requirements
- Ability to safely operate computerized and manual cutting equipment.
- Basic computer skills and ability to operate electronic cutting systems and scanners.
- Ability to read and interpret production orders, markers, patterns, and specification sheets.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to identify and resolve minor equipment or material issues.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a team environment.
- Effective verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with company policies.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Frequent use of hands and repetitive hand motions; ability to bend, reach, twist, and perform repetitive movements.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous manufacturing or textile production experience preferred.
- Experience operating automated cutting equipment preferred; experience with Gerber, Lectra, or similar cutting systems is a plus.
- Experience working with fabric spreading, markers, and production specifications preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate computerized and manual cutting equipment according to company procedures and safety standards.
- Program and set up electronic cutting equipment based on production requirements.
- Load markers into the cutting machine and verify proper alignment.
- Configure machine settings and initiate cutting operations.
- Monitor cutting equipment during operation to ensure accurate and efficient cutting.
- Review production guides, samples, markers, and specification sheets to determine setup and cutting requirements.
- Spread kraft paper and position markers for cutting.
- Retrieve fabric and lining rolls from storage and unroll materials according to required measurements.
- Spread materials evenly and accurately; return unused rolls to designated storage areas.
- Scan production markers and move completed layers to the cutting queue.
- Inspect cut components against quality standards, specifications, and pattern requirements; identify defects or discrepancies before releasing materials to production.
- Separate finished cut pieces from excess fabric and prepare them for the next production stage.
- Move completed cut components to designated staging areas.
- Follow company safety policies and procedures while operating equipment.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, and promptly report unsafe conditions, equipment malfunctions, or potential hazards to supervision.
- Maintain quality, productivity, and accuracy; collaborate with team members and other departments to meet production schedules.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
