Lectra Operator/Fabric Coder

Kravet • Thomasville, NC

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About The Position

The job description's position summary describes an Upholstery Cutter responsible for cutting fabric pieces by hand with scissors and/or a cutting knife, following patterns. The role requires laying out and cutting fabric accurately to match all points, using fabric efficiently to minimize waste, and maintaining a productive pace without errors. The position requires manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and attention to detail to meet quality standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience with upholstery or furniture manufacturing.
• Work thoughtfully and thoroughly with continuous attention to detail.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for eight hours or more daily.
• Ability to learn quickly and retain details about multiple product types, tasks, system processes, issues, and projects.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Comfort with multitasking or pivoting between tasks as needed.
• Willingness to learn new products, procedures, and processes as business needs change.
• Friendly attitude, exceptional customer-service skills, and ability to be a team player and remain self-motivated in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift 0–25 lbs continuously and 25–50 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Read production tickets and special instructions.
• Use scissors, an electric cutting knife, a hand-held knife, chalk, and a ruler.
• Cut fabric from rolls according to specifications.
• Lay out pattern pieces properly and cut fabric precisely so that all points match.
• Use fabric efficiently to minimize waste.
• Work at a productive pace without errors.
• Understand fabric layouts, including COM, center cut, flow match, and plain cover.
• Adjust patterns as needed for custom pieces that differ from standard pieces.
• Apply knowledge of upholstery methods and meet quality specifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED