Full-Time Cutting Spreader
Job Description
JOB TITLE: CUTTING / SPREADING / PREP TEAM MEMBER, LEVEL 1 – LEAD
Job Code:
Department: Cutting
Non-Exempt Position
Report To/Title: Cutting & Prep Supervisor
SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
This is a safety sensitive position; all team members have the responsibility for their own safety and those
around them. Per company policy, being under the influence is not permitted while on Company premises.
Team member must be clear minded and diligent while operating machinery.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Receive daily work order assignments from Supervisor and prepare fabric set-up in accordance with
work orders.
• Ability to solve problems and work with a team to continuously improve production processes and
achieve daily production goals.
• Must maintain quality assurance standards.
• Must be able to communicate with Supervisor to assist with problem solving.
• Housekeeping of all areas.
• Anything else deemed necessary by the supervisor.
o Level 1: Team member must be able to load and unload material racks, must be able to assist in
loading of cutter as required and assist Level 2 Operators as needed. Must be able to follow
process to turn cutters on & off. Must consistently achieve quality level of 97% and productions
efficiency levels of 80% efficiency within 90-day probationary period; must assume personal
responsibility for achieving quality goals and demonstrate continuous improvement towards
achieving 100% efficiency on assigned work within 6 months.
o Level 2: In addition to Level 1 requirements, team member must be able to spread fabrics and
stage cuts based upon the requirements of work orders. Must be able to run one of the cutting
machines (Single or Multi Cutter). Will be responsible for following production schedule. Must
be able to set up machine, go in and out of cutter program for machine adjustment and problem
solving, monitor machine condition, and communicate with Supervisor on machine problems.
Must be able to organize patches using a patch list and keep track of patch stock. Must
consistently achieve quality level of 97% and productions efficiency levels of 95% without
refresher training; able to share and demonstrate best practice cutting methods with other cutters.
o Level 3: In addition to Level 2 requirements, team member must be able to run all cutting
equipment. Responsible for verifying quality of fabric, identifying defects in material and
reporting defects to supervisor. The employee must be able to follow the correct splicing
procedure and will be responsible for fabric count on all cuts. Responsible for verifying quality
of fabric, identifying defects in material and reporting defects to supervisor. Must consistently
achieve quality level of 97% and productions efficiency levels of 105% without refresher
training; able to share and demonstrate best practice cutting methods with other cutters.
o Cutting Lead: Must have basic knowledge of all job functions within the department and be able
to assist in all areas as needed. Must count production work and report to supervisor. Must be
able to train new cutting personnel. The Team Lead will communicate with Supervisor to assist
with problem solving and offer suggestions for continuous improvement, setup daily workflow
and assist department personnel in solving any work in process problems. The Team Lead is
responsible for knowing the location of all items within the department and can assist with
locating them. The Team Lead is a working leader who fills a production role daily. Must fill in
for Supervisor at meetings as needed. Must be able to assist with inventory. Will assist manager
in handling daily personnel issues.
AUTHORITY:
All personnel are responsible for quality and therefore have the authority to stop production, if
necessary, to correct quality problems.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Must demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team to achieve daily production goals.
• Able to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Able to comply with company safety, attendance and all other company policies.
• Good communication skills both with peers and supervisors.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to utilize data collection systems which may include data entry into a tablet or computer.
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE:
Must have full knowledge of lay-up and/or prep procedures prior to running Cutting equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have 20/20 vision or correction to 20/20.
• Must be able to distinguish colors and shades.
• Must be able to stand or sit entire shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on continuous basis.
• Must be able to work in moderate noise levels.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stoop, squat, bend, stretch and twist.
This written job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
requirements, experience, duties and skills required. Further, this job description may be changed or
amended at any time at the sole discretion of Covercraft.
How to Apply
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