Cutting Specialist - 2nd Shift

About The Line Up:

The Line Up has been helping teams make lasting memories for over 35 years! As leaders in design forward custom apparel, our mission is to inspire joy, confidence, and connection within our Line Up family – both customers and team members. Our customers include studio, high school, and collegiate dance teams, NFL and NBA cheerleaders, synchronized skaters, and artistic athletes from all over the nation.

Based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, we design and manufacture our apparel right here at home. As a small and growing business, we take pride in supporting our family of clients and employees and attribute our success to developing strong, lasting relationships.

We believe that great business relationships are built on core values, and we live and hire by these:

• We Genuinely care - Each day we strive to do what's in the best interest of both our customers and coworkers.
• Continuous Improvement - We know great things can be achieved through curiosity, dedication, and forward-thinking problem solving.
• Willingness to help - We show up for each other with optimism and value our varied perspectives through teamwork and collaboration.
• We Respect the details - We know that quality is found in the care and attention to details.
• Do the Right Thing - We earn trust by leading with honesty and good faith; we stand behind our word and our product.
• Get Sh*t Done – We own our seats and outcomes. We overcome obstacles, find solutions, and deliver high-quality results for our customers.

We are designers. We are craftsmen. We are a small crew providing big possibilities.

Employee Benefits:

As a seasonal employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• ESST – Seasonal employees accrue ESST at a rate of 0.033 hours per hour worked.
• Paid Holidays – The Line Up has 9 scheduled holidays each calendar year. As a seasonal employee, you will receive pay for all holidays that fall during your employment.
• 401(k) – The company offers up to 2% match.
• Bucketlist – An engaging recognition program where employees can give and receive points to use towards experiences or monetary awards.

Eligibility for some benefits includes a wait period based on the plan.

About the Job:

The Cutting Specialist is responsible for preparing and cutting materials to support the production of high-quality garments. This role ensures fabrics are selected, inspected, and cut accurately according to specifications, prototypes, and production timelines.

Working closely with Production and Sewing teams, the Cutting Specialist plays a key role in maintaining efficiency, quality, and consistency in the early stages of the manufacturing process. This position requires attention to detail, strong communication, and a commitment to following established processes and safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate cutting machines, selecting appropriate fabrics and materials for each project.
• Review daily work assignments and timelines with supervisor or team lead to ensure priorities are understood.
• Follow prototypes, patterns, and spec sheets to ensure accurate cutting and alignment with garment construction requirements.
• Adjust machine settings based on fabric type and material to ensure precision and quality.
• Inspect fabrics for quality, defects, and accuracy prior to and during the cutting process.
• Affix labels and garment tags as instructed to support accurate tracking and production flow.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional departments to communicate timelines, specifications, and production needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety guidelines and stop work when necessary to address potential risks or concerns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support production needs.

About you:

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Reliable and consistent, with a strong sense of accountability for your work.
• Comfortable working with machinery and following technical specifications.
• Organized and able to manage tasks based on priorities and timelines.
• Team-oriented and able to communicate effectively with others in a production environment.
• Proactive and willing to ask questions or stop work when something doesn’t seem right.
• Takes pride in producing high-quality work and contributing to overall team success.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Two years of previous cutting experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Experience working with fabrics, textiles, or garment construction is a plus.
• Familiarity with cutting machines and production processes preferred.
• Basic understanding of safety practices in a production environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and move around for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Position Details:

• Seasonal Position: August 2026-January 2027
• Wage Range: $16.00-$19.00 per hour depending on experience plus $3.00 shift differential.
• Monday–Friday, 4pm – 12:30 am - To ensure customer needs are met, this position may occasionally require working more than 45 hours per week to accommodate business demands and responsibilities.
• Classification: Non-Exempt
• Reports to: Pre-Sew Supervisor

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Line Up provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $19