Job Description

Level Entry Job Location Commercial Sewing, Inc. - Torrington, CT 06790 Position Type Full Time - Non-exempt Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Job Shift First

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What we can offer: Our employees enjoy a slew of benefits from paid holidays, summer shut down, Christmas break, Spring Day, 401k, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance, gift cards for a summer BBQ and towards your Thanksgiving dinner, and end of year bonuses. We have dress down Fridays and a range of activities throughout the year including a Halloween Costume Contest, Christmas party, and multiple Wellness Challenges. We train and promote from within. If you are looking to join a family rather than being "just another number," Commercial Sewing is the place for you. Apply today and come see why our employees have been with us for 20, 30, and even 40+ years.

In this position, the employee is responsible for cutting all materials for production using an automated cutting machine as well as some manual hand cutting. The employee also demonstrates working knowledge of spreading, die-cutting and paper cutting processes and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Reviews work orders for special cutting instructions as to be sure the correct fabric was spread.
• Load and unload material(s) onto work stations.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of spreading fabric.
• Set up the cut configuration for the fabric.
• Lay out the marker and tape off lengths and splice marks using under lay paper if needed.
• Inspect material to ensure proper shading control according to Black Army Duck Procedure and spreading procedure.
• Inspect materials for flows, proper width and a straight edge.
• Program the cutter with the correct cut file.
• Operate and maintain cutting and spreading equipment safely and effectively.
• Hand cut out the screened pieces top marker.
• Ensure all cut piece are marked with the correct work order numbers.
• Unload all cut parts onto carts or tables separating the screened parts from the non-screened parts.
• Records all cutting data. Properly document yardage used on last roll for work order
• Forecast any potential problems before the first initial cut and continuously improve repeated markers.

Responsibilities

• Ensures own production conforms to requirements of quality and schedule.
• Follows approved procedures to complete all tasks.
• Maintains work area in a clean, repaired and organized manner.
• Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate.
• Performs duties in other areas as needed
• Assist in other areas of the department or in other departments when needed

Qualifications

Education &

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 - 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.

Equipment Used

Cutting machine, spreading machine,

Note

1) The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They reflect the essential elements and general responsibilities of the position, but are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

2) The performance of all essential functions listed is subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with the American Disabilities Act.