Job summary
To provide an efficient, reliable and high-quality cutting for a textile production line.
Your main duties will be to lay and cut fabrics in accordance with the cutting schedule of each order and be able to skillfully use the Eastman cutting machine and on occasions Chickadee knives.
You should have experience in understanding the different fabrics that are used within the business and the shrinkage rates for each to calculate the optimum cutting size per item ensuring the most efficient cut allowing reduction in fabric waste and benchmarks to have the right speed and skills to cut efficiently and accurately.
You must demonstrate the skills in checking fabrics for imperfections during the layering process prior to cutting and be able to communicate and record with the Gatekeeper and Production manager of imperfections.
You will be expected to conduct precision and accurate record keeping and audit fabric stock control for each item that requires cutting allowing raw materials auditing and stock control to be fully up to date at all times.
Main duties of the job
To control the day to day organization of the Cutting Line
To be able to demonstrate a high quality of workmanship
To be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all Cutting Table Equipments
To be able to lead by example
About us
Do you want to work for an innovative organisation? An organisation which supports it's staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of it's patients? NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, it provides specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary organisation and not Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have good communication skills.
Manage the in-house lay plans and usage.
Maintain effective relationships with Production Manager and Gatekeeper.
Liaise with Production Manager and warehouse staff with regards to orders and stock requirements.
Organise staff training, and complete on the job training for new staff.
Keep accurate records of fabric use on a daily basis
Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have good communication skills.
Manage the in-house lay plans and usage.
Maintain effective relationships with Production Manager and Gatekeeper.
Liaise with Production Manager and warehouse staff with regards to orders and stock requirements.
Organise staff training, and complete on the job training for new staff.
Keep accurate records of fabric use on a daily basis
Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or Equivalent level of experience and / or knowledge
- Must be skilled, efficient and accurate in the use of an Eastman Cutter
Desirable
- Pattern Cutting qualification
- Skilled, efficient and accurate in the use of the Chickadee knives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or Equivalent level of experience and / or knowledge
- Must be skilled, efficient and accurate in the use of an Eastman Cutter
Desirable
- Pattern Cutting qualification
- Skilled, efficient and accurate in the use of the Chickadee knives.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
