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Auto Cutting Machine Operator - Rotating 12 Hr Shift

Century Furniture
Hickory, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/9/2026

Position Summary

This position is responsible for operating the Auto Cutting machine.

Essential Duties

  • Operate the Automated Fabric Cutter for maximum productivity, trouble-shooting any technical problems encountered
  • Pull and load materials to be cut according to the schedule date
  • If fabric is being cut, verify fabric number against tickets to be cut
  • Verify tickets for special instructions that would prohibit the use of a standard program on the Automated Fabric Cutter
  • Use of proper procedures to avoid defective areas on fabric to insure quality standards
  • Clean and perform preventive maintenance on the Automated Fabric Cutter daily
  • Notify the Supervisor of any problems encountered with the software, hardware, or cutting standards, as well as any supplies or materials needed
  • Work with CAD Room Technicians on problems encountered with marker layouts
  • Meet cutting room unit goals, minimizing repairs and maintaining acceptable fabric yields
  • Responsible for all aspects of the Automated Fabric Cutter machine to include operating, bundling, and maintenance
  • Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor
  • Work safely at all times and implement lock out/tag out procedures when maintenance is being performed on the machine
  • Report any unsafe condition or practices to the Supervisor
Qualifications:

Position Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Must be able to read a ruler
  • Must be able to use a computer
  • Previous machine operation is preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment expectations described below 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.

  • Must be able to walk, stand, climb, stoop, twist, push, pull, and bend over the course of 8 hours
  • Must be able to work in noisy environments
  • Frequently lifting/carrying objects up to 30 lbs.; up to 100 lbs. with assistance

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