Lectra Operator/Fabric Coder

• 3.3 201 East Holly Hill Road, Thomasville, NC 27360 $24 - $26 an hour -

Full-time Position Summary :

An Upholstery Cutter is responsible for manually cutting the pieces of fabric using scissors or a cutting knife (or both). The Cutter cuts the fabric using a pattern.

Key Responsibilities :

Ability to read production tickets and any special instructions Utilize tools such as scissors, electric cutting knife, hand-held knife, chalk, ruler Cut fabric from roll according to specifications Must lay out pattern pieces properly and cut fabric exactly so that all points match Must use fabric efficiently to minimize as little waste as possible Ability to work at a productive pace with no errors Understanding of fabric layout-COM, Center cut, flow match, plain cover Ability to adjust patterns as needed for custom pieces that may differ from standard Must be knowledgeable in upholstery methods and be able to complete quality specifications. This position requires manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and attention to detail to meet high quality standards. Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for 8 hours or more daily. Requires lifting 0-25 lbs continuously, 25-50 lbs occasionally

Experience/Certifications/Education :

High school diploma or equivalent Previous experience with upholstery or furniture manufacturing

Abilities/Key Competencies/Skills :

Must be able to work thoughtfully and thoroughly with continuous attention to detail Ability to stand, walk, stoop and bend for eight hours or more daily Ability to learn quickly and retain a wide range of small details concerning multiple product types, tasks, system processes, issues, and/or projects Excellent time management and organizational skills Comfortable multi-tasking, or, pivoting between tasks as the need arises Willingness to learn new products, procedures, and processes as business needs change A friendly attitude with the ability to deliver exceptional customer service and be a team player and stay self-motivated in a fast-paced environment