Marker Maker

National Safety Apparel•Cleveland, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

NSA is looking for self-starters who can help support our mission. The Marker Maker role is in the Pre-Production department and is responsible for editing and creating marker files for optimum material utilization while minimizing production time. This role also assists the Pre-Production Manager with scheduling, documentation, and pattern management. The position involves cross-training in various departmental functions to foster a team-work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
1 year of experience in marker making or production setting preferred; prior experience in other related areas with additional skills may be considered.
Ability to scan out markers for easier items (within first 90 days for entry-level).
Ability to read marker and material sheets (Marker Maker Specialist).
Ability to use TCM for needed information for combination finding shop order (Marker Maker Specialist).
Ability to manage workflow by date, being ahead by 2 weeks of the due date (Marker Maker Specialist).
Ability to make re-cuts as needed (Marker Maker Specialist).
Ability to check markers made by coworkers (Marker Maker Specialist).
Ability to check overcut list using up overcuts for open shop orders (Marker Maker Specialist).
Knowledge of Cancellation and Promise request (Marker Maker Specialist).
Ability to complete average 80 markers a day and achieve an average MU of 88% (Senior Marker Maker).
Ability to handle Cancellation and Promise Request (Senior Marker Maker).
Ability to make markers and re-cuts for HQ and Arkansas as needed (Senior Marker Maker).
Comfortable working on markers for every garment other than gloves (Senior Marker Maker).
Ability to use combination markers independently (Senior Marker Maker).
Ability to make an average of 80+ markers per day (Lead Marker Maker).
Comfortable working on any items including gloves (Lead Marker Maker).
Ability to provide markers and recuts for HQ and Arkansas (Lead Marker Maker).
Ability to plan and manage workflow by need (workstation team) and request (promise) (Lead Marker Maker).
Achievement orientation.
Teamwork.
Cooperation.
Analytical thinking.
Initiative.
Must be able to stand or sit for duration of workday.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate college degree preferred.
Marker Maker Specialist: 1+ year experience in Marker Making.
Marker Maker Specialist: Complete the average required daily marker count of 70.
Senior Marker Maker: 3+ years’ experience in Marker Making.
Lead Marker Maker: 5+ years’ experience in Marker Making.

Responsibilities

Arrange patterns for markers to achieve 88% material utilization and minimize cutting time by editing existing markers, combining sizes, and increasing quantities.
Store marker files clearly and accurately in Excel and Accumark for tracking material utilization, linking item numbers, and ensuring marker accuracy.
Pull and group shop orders for marker preparation based on priority.
Maintain organization and cleanliness of the Pre-Production office and computer files/storage.
Verify accuracy of shop order instructions against Accumark Item Reference Sheet.
Provide additional information for shop orders, including promise and cut-by dates, work instructions, customer notes, and corrections.
Ensure markers contain material information, number of layers, item number, barcode, and other pertinent details.
Manage and organize the flow and storage of production-related information.
Maintain prepared markers and shop orders at least two weeks in advance of the request date.
Prepare markers/shop orders for stock items and parts as needed.
Assist with training new hires.
Identify orders that need private labels.