Upholstery Pattern Marker Technician

Flexsteel•High Point, NC

About The Position

The Upholstery Pattern Marker Technician creates and revises lays, patterns, markers, and cut files to support efficient production of quality patterns and cutting operations. Using established procedures, the technician gathers and correlates basic data and applies approved industrial engineering policies and practices. The role works with Data Processing, Scheduling, Payroll, Engineering, and Manufacturing on manufacturing problems and cost-reduction projects. It also supports Flexsteel’s continuous improvement process through a zero-defects attitude, problem-solving, and verification that processes can meet customers’ mutually agreed-upon requirements.

Requirements

Experience with pattern marking or CAD software.
Problem-solving skills and a zero-defects attitude.

Responsibilities

Set match points on digitized pattern components and generate corresponding match markers and cut files.
Program cut files for the multi-ply cutting system.
Assist with pattern design, including modifying digitized pattern components, markers, and cut files for additional marker layouts, ECRs, and continuous improvement.
Create files and components needed for leather cutting demands.
Load cutting and usage information into the AS400 system as needed.
Support product design and manufacturing teams with troubleshooting, continuous improvement opportunities, pattern design and development, and pattern and sew specifications; help ensure use of best practices.
Lead process documentation and standardization to support knowledge transfer.
Support and potentially mentor junior team members in marker making, cutting programming, and system usage.
Communicate cross-functionally to support timely project management.
Work with Data Processing, Scheduling, Payroll, Engineering, and Manufacturing on manufacturing problems and cost-reduction projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.