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English American Tailoring
Machine Operator 2nd Shift
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Manufacturing Machine Operator operates machinery used in a manufacturing facility, including a range of machines used for the production or transport of goods.
$39,206 / year median in Maryland
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Reporting to the cutting facility/production manager, the operator lays up and loads onto the machines to specifications ensuring accurate cuts and acceptable fabric quality. This position works in a team setting and will be working in a team of two to operate the Gerber machine. Primary responsibilities
- Sets up and operates automated cutting machine to cut assorted materials, work, cotton, rayon, bleeder and breather cloth, and fiberglass, used in manufacturing Men's and Ladies Tailoring Apparel.
- Reads cutting requests to define job specifications, like part identification number, type quantity of material required and cutting instructions.
- Enters commands to activate vacuum that secures materials to table, identify cutter location coordinates, and start machine.
- Monitors operation of cutting machine to detect malfunctions informs supervisor or programmer of problem.
- Removes cut plies from table, marks part identification on plies, and bags labels cut material for subsequent production use.
- Maintaining clean/neat work station
- Maintaining tools in working condition (machine, scissors, tape measure, etc.) Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Able to work in a team environment
- Able to work off specs and production tickets to ensure 100% accuracy
- Use of a tape measure understanding yards and inches.
- Basic keyboard knowledge Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Ability to deliver uncompromising quality and detailed craftsmanship
- Ability to work full-time Effort
- Long periods of standing /walking
- Able to lift at least 10 lbs.
- Able to stand for 8 hours.