Cutting Operator

Summary: Cuts multiple layers of fabric into parts for articles such as gloves and / or clothing by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drills holes through layers of fabric or cuts notches in edges of parts with scissors or electric cutter to mark parts for assembly.
• Sharpens blade with abrasive stone or belt attached to cutter as quality of cut indicates dull blade.
• Changes cutter blades.
• Guides layers of fabric around blade of stationary cutter (bandsaw), according to pattern markings.
• Spreads fabric on table preparatory to cutting.
• Arranges patterns on top ply of fabric and marks outline of pattern on fabric with chalk or crayon.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Service - Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Strives to increase productivity.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1 + years experience and/or training in production or quality related operations is preferred

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Attention to detail
• Displayed competency on operating machinery
• Ability to perform basic mathematical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Ability to read and comprehend details directions

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to heat and air. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.