Production Fabric Cutter

YETI•Bozeman, MT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™. The Production Fabric Cutter is responsible for preparing, cutting, and organizing fabric and raw materials to support the sewing floor, product development, and contract manufacturing partners. This role ensures production bundles, markers, and patterns are accurate, complete, and aligned to the production schedule while monitoring raw material inventory, reducing waste, and coordinating closely with Operations and Production leadership. The position supports efficient material flow by completing re‑cuts, maintaining controlled pattern sets, updating production schedules, and assisting with inventory counts, equipment maintenance, and general production support as business needs evolve. This role is a non-exempt, Full-Time Position based at the YETI Bozeman, MT location.

Requirements

Bachelors desired but High School Diploma or GED and equivalent experience accepted
Knowledge of MYSTERY RANCH products and materials
Ability to be flexible and switch tasks as priorities change
Proficiency with applicable tools such as fabric saws
Extreme attention to detail required with the ability to follow instructions and check work for accuracy
Ability to use wide variety of power tools and knowledge of safety rules and regulations
Clear and concise writing skills
Train to use forklift and pallet jack

Responsibilities

Provide quality materials to the sewing floor and contract manufacturers.
Help coordinate the flow of project bundles to the sewing floor and contractor manufacturers.
Must have the ability to be flexible and move to other tasks as production needs and priorities change.
Material Prep Cut and distribute fabric pieces for PDC, Product Development, and contractor manufacturers, as necessary.
Know appropriate methods to prepare various materials and pieces.
Organize bundles according to production schedule and input from Production Supervisor.
Communicate with Operations and Production team when inventory is getting low on an item – ensure that priorities are covered, more of the item is on order, and inventory is not completely depleted if possible.
Reduce waste by using scrap when possible.
Conduct time tracking on all prep tasks as necessary.
Stack cutting Laser cutting Bundling sample materials Cleaning & training
Update Production Schedule when a bundle is completed – fill in date when fabric prep is complete.
Coordinate with Production Supervisor on the shipping of prepped raw materials to contract manufacturers, as necessary.
Check cut lists against sew samples and production packages to determine project needs.
Complete re-cut requests.
Markers and Patterns Maintain controlled hard pattern sets.
Read and verify markers for accuracy.
Create digital markers for domestic contract manufacturers.
Print and arrange shipment of physical markers to domestic contract manufacturers.
Raw Material Inventory Appropriately label all incoming raw materials.
Monitor raw goods inventory and communicate with Operations if inventory is low or negative.
Assist in periodic inventory counts as needed.
Sewing Assist Production Floor with sewing when all other duties are accomplished.
Additional Responsibilities: Keep work area clean and organized.
Help clean surrounding areas.
Clean and maintain machinery, fixtures, tools, and workspaces in Fabric Cutting area.
Assist with foam and plastic cutting, web cutting, and hardware bundling, as necessary.
Assist with receiving raw materials when primary receiving agent is absent, and upon request.