HP - Cutter 1/Lay Up

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By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture and government furniture, we can quickly respond to our customers’ unique needs – including the choice to procure furniture according to what fits their ordering and fulfillment process.

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• Cutter 1 / Lay Up HEAVY LIFTING REQUIRED
• CONSTANT LIFTING OF 50 POUND ROLLS OF FABRIC onto the Cutting Table. Function: Layout, Trace patterns and cut material. Lay out material for Cutting Machine and assist with marking and folding.
• Read work tickets/shop order. Verify the style, any special instructions, and verify fabric.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds.
• Must be able to manipulate the material by rolling it out, smoothing, preparing lays, etc.
• Must be able to read and understand measuring devices such as tape measure, yard stick, etc.
• Ability to use cutting knives as well as scissors.
• Lay and trace patterns and cut material in the most economical method. Be able to cut out pattern individually or via lays.
• Lay out material for the cutting machine.
• Verify that material has been laid out and cut per the style, special instructions, grain, patterns, or type of fabric.
• Understand Match In, Balanced vs. Unbalanced, and able to line up patterns/lines for inside parts.
• Must be able to fold, mark and bundle material.
• Communicate issues and maintain open communication lines with peers, supervisor, and management.
• Available to work overtime with minimal notice.
• Comply with quality and quantity standard. KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.