Cutter/Spreader

About the Role

Operates a hand knife to cut a variety of covers used in the production of sofas, chairs, loveseats, or ottomans. Uses patterns to determine precisely how to cut fabric for production.

Responsibilities

• Obtain daily work schedule from Cutting Supervisor, directing daily work activities and order of cuts.
• Locate the pattern needed for each cut as specified by the work schedule.
• Perform cutting duties with a cutting partner on a cutting table.
• Obtain fabric cover, place it on a rack, and spread it across the cutting table. Ensure the spread (ply) matches the quantity on the schedule.
• Place the pattern on top of the fabric spread and dust with blue chalk to mark cutting lines.
• Cut fabric according to the width of the perforated pattern.
• Use a tape measure to verify fabric width; red-tag and return covers with incorrect width to the cover department.
• Inspect fabric for shade defects, pattern repeat, or poor quality; red-tag defective fabric.
• Leave cut covers on the table for bundlers to pick up and distribute to the appropriate production area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of an assembly-line type environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must pass a drug test and background investigation.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Paid vacation.
• Employee discounts.

Pay

$19.70 - $21.20 per hour.