Cutting Spreading Prep Level 1

Covercraft Industries LLC • Landrum, SC

26d

About The Position

Covercraft Industries, LLC is the leading branded manufacturer of Automotive, Marine and Recreational Vehicle protection products, as well as a market leader in outdoor protection products for Home and Garden since 1965. We’re rapidly expanding and want to add energetic, goal-oriented new team members who will join in our growth in these exciting industries.

With nearly 1000 team members in 7 US states as well as operations in Mexico, we’re especially proud of our operations in Landrum, SC as the home of our Carver brand of quality boat covers and marine accessories.

Our Mission is to design and manufacture quality products that protect the things that move you. Our Goal and Vision is to be the most sought-after source for customers seeking to protect their investments, hobbies, adventures and memories. Covercraft expects to accomplish this by embracing our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Innovation and being Customer-Focused.

Our team members are the key to our success and that is why we offer career opportunities with outstanding benefits including:

Medical, dental, vision, 
401(k) Retirement Plan/Employer Matching
Supplemental voluntary benefits (STD, Life, Accident) 
Generous PTO Policy: beginning at 80 hours the 1st year of employment -> 120 hrs. 2nd year of employment; Paid holidays; Paid Bereavement 
FSA -Flexible Spending Account
Profit Sharing Plan – All active team members are eligible
Career Advancement Opportunities
Educational Tuition Reimbursement

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Receive daily work order assignments from Supervisor and prepare fabric set-up in accordance with work orders.
Ability to solve problems and work with a team to continuously improve production processes and achieve daily production goals.
Must maintain quality assurance standards.
Must be able to communicate with Supervisor to assist with problem solving.
Housekeeping of all areas.
Anything else deemed necessary by the supervisor.

 Level 1: Team member must be able to load and unload material racks, must be able to assist in loading of cutter as required and assist Level 2 Operators as needed. Must be able to follow process to turn cutters on & off. Must consistently achieve quality level of 97% and productions efficiency levels of 80% efficiency within 90-day probationary period; must assume personal responsibility for achieving quality goals and demonstrate continuous improvement towards achieving 100% efficiency on assigned work within 6 months.

Level 2: In addition to Level 1 requirements, team member must be able to spread fabrics and stage cuts based upon the requirements of work orders. Must be able to run one of the cutting machines (Single or Multi Cutter). Will be responsible for following production schedule. Must be able to set up machine, go in and out of cutter program for machine adjustment and problem solving, monitor machine condition, and communicate with Supervisor on machine problems. Must be able to organize patches using a patch list and keep track of patch stock. Must consistently achieve quality level of 97% and productions efficiency levels of 95% without refresher training; able to share and demonstrate best practice cutting methods with other cutters.

 Level 3: In addition to Level 2 requirements, team member must be able to run all cutting equipment. Responsible for verifying quality of fabric, identifying defects in material and reporting defects to supervisor. The employee must be able to follow the correct splicing procedure and will be responsible for fabric count on all cuts. Responsible for verifying quality of fabric, identifying defects in material and reporting defects to supervisor. Must consistently achieve quality level of 97% and productions efficiency levels of 105% without refresher training; able to share and demonstrate best practice cutting methods with other cutters.

 Cutting Lead: Must have basic knowledge of all job functions within the department and be able to assist in all areas as needed. Must count production work and report to supervisor. Must be able to train new cutting personnel. The Team Lead will communicate with Supervisor to assist with problem solving and offer suggestions for continuous improvement, setup daily workflow and assist department personnel in solving any work in process problems. The Team Lead is responsible for knowing the location of all items within the department and can assist with locating them. The Team Lead is a working leader who fills a production role daily. Must fill in for Supervisor at meetings as needed. Must be able to assist with inventory. Will assist manager in handling daily personnel issues.

Requirements

• Must demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team to achieve daily production goals.
• Able to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Able to comply with company safety, attendance and all other company policies.
• Good communication skills both with peers and supervisors.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to utilize data collection systems which may include data entry into a tablet or computer.
• Must have full knowledge of lay-up and/or prep procedures prior to running Cutting equipment.
• Must have 20/20 vision or correction to 20/20.
• Must be able to distinguish colors and shades.
• Must be able to stand or sit entire shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on continuous basis.
• Must be able to work in moderate noise levels.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stoop, squat, bend, stretch and twist.

Responsibilities

• Receive daily work order assignments from Supervisor and prepare fabric set-up in accordance with work orders.
• Ability to solve problems and work with a team to continuously improve production processes and achieve daily production goals.
• Must maintain quality assurance standards.
• Must be able to communicate with Supervisor to assist with problem solving.
• Housekeeping of all areas.
• Anything else deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Team member must be able to load and unload material racks
• Must be able to assist in loading of cutter as required and assist Level 2 Operators as needed.
• Must be able to follow process to turn cutters on & off.
• Must consistently achieve quality level of 97% and productions efficiency levels of 80% efficiency within 90-day probationary period
• Must assume personal responsibility for achieving quality goals and demonstrate continuous improvement towards achieving 100% efficiency on assigned work within 6 months.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan/Employer Matching
• Supplemental voluntary benefits (STD, Life, Accident)
• Generous PTO Policy: beginning at 80 hours the 1st year of employment -> 120 hrs. 2nd year of employment; Paid holidays; Paid Bereavement
• FSA -Flexible Spending Account
• Profit Sharing Plan – All active team members are eligible
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed