Fabric Cutter (Second Shift)

SUMMARY:

The Fabric Cutting Machine Operator sets up and operates CNC controlled fabric cutting system to cut parts, according to specifications, in an efficient and timely manner.

Second Shift hours: 11:30AM to 8:00PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES:

• Studies drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and markings of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Utilizes appropriate safety guards in the process.
• Verifies that materials re properly loaded and those surfaces are properly prepared for cutting. Confirms machine settings are appropriate to the part being run.
• Moves material to and from machine.
• Observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance cutting and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Reports quantities of parts produced as instructed using a computer.
• Follows all safety procedures and practices.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or cutting problems.
• Performs routine machine maintenance and clean up area daily.
• Keep work area clean and picked upped.
• Always strive to increase your productivity.
• Other duties may be required

SAFETY:

• Follow all company safety policies, other policesprocedures.
• Observe other employees around you who are not wearing proper safety equipment or are may be committing a safety violation, and notify your supervisor.

• Be on the look out for factory or personnel safety hazards or unsafe conditions within the factory, and notify your supervisor. Take immediate action to correct if needed.
• Report all safety hazards or concerns to your supervisor or the Production Manager or the Safety Manager to correct.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A strong sense of dedication to your work. A good work ethic. Detail oriented. Tenaciously work towards daily, monthlyannual department and company goalsobjectives. An amenable personality with the ability to self-motivates and works towards a vision or goal. Ability to prioritize. Be able to take direction, both verbally and written. Ability to work with others.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A one-year certificate from college or technical school in machine programming/operation; or 1 years of appropriate previous CNC machining experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Demonstrated established knowledge and skill in performing set-ups and operating machines.
• Excellent math skill and mechanical aptitude, as well as accurate part number recognition and counting skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to speak and read in either English or Spanish.

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 use hands and fingers to handle or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good or corrected to 20/20 for close vision, distance vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a warehouse or light manufacturing environment. 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 exposed to moving mechanical equipment and an environment and noise level consistent with light industrial manufacturing.