1st Shift Cutter Operator
Fort Smith, AR
Full Time
Entry Level
Cutting and Spreading Operator – Arkansas
Reports To: Cutting Supervisor
Direct Reports: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview: Measure and cut fabric at a sufficient pace to keep the cutter working continuously. Lay fabrics according to the marker info and established spreading guidelines. Process all spreads though the cutting machine and offload all cut parts in a timely manner.
Essential Job Functions:
Training: Necessary training will be provided on the job.
Qualifications:
Working Conditions: Temperature-regulated plant environment and consistent background machine noise.
Benefits: We offer several employee benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, PTO, and Holiday Pay.
EEO Statement: National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected group status as defined by law.
Reports To: Cutting Supervisor
Direct Reports: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview: Measure and cut fabric at a sufficient pace to keep the cutter working continuously. Lay fabrics according to the marker info and established spreading guidelines. Process all spreads though the cutting machine and offload all cut parts in a timely manner.
Essential Job Functions:
- Process markers following priorities set on your inbox.
- Gather material from location or from material handler (in the case of material handler absence).
- Measure and prepare the table for cutting.
- Lift rolls of material into cradle.
- Set up machine with lengths and number of layers.
- Follow all guidelines for equipment preventative maintenance.
- Follow all safety guidelines that have been set in place.
- Be able to identify good side vs bad side, material flaws, and different color shades of fabric.
- Partner with the cutting operator to set up spreads to the cutting machine.
- Be able to run the cutting equipment as outlined on the work instruction.
- Be able to scan markers into the computer and interpret the marker info.
- Offload cut parts from conveyor.
- Be able to perform PM as outlined in the software.
- Be able to multitask.
- Have a sense of urgency.
- Maintain scrap bins.
- Rotate stock materials.
- Work as a team with your spreader and cut support to provide the required output and quality.
- Other duties as assigned.
Training: Necessary training will be provided on the job.
Qualifications:
- Education & Certifications: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Experience: 1 year in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Dependability
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organizational Skills
- Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Goal Oriented
Working Conditions: Temperature-regulated plant environment and consistent background machine noise.
Benefits: We offer several employee benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, PTO, and Holiday Pay.
EEO Statement: National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected group status as defined by law.
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