Material Cutting Operative

Salary: £13 per hour

Hours:

Monday to Friday | 8am to 4:30pm

Location:

Leighton Buzzard
Job Type: Temp to Perm

• Mark cutting lines around patterns or templates; follow layout points using squares, rules, and straightedges
• Read job orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to be cut
• Cut material using fabric saws, knives, scissors, or other power tools
• Trim excess material using knives, scissors, or other hand tools, portable or power tools
• Separate materials according to type, colour, or lot
• Stack cut items according to job order
• Notify management of product defects such as spots, stains, snags, or unacceptable shape or finish
• Maintain work area in a clean, orderly, and safe manner; return tools to the designated tool rack
• Read and interpret work orders and process sheets to determine requirements
• Read and interpret drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances required
• Set-up, adjust and operate band saw to cut foam parts to close tolerances
• Notify management of product discrepancies and equipment malfunctions
• Perform cleaning and preventive maintenance tasks on machinery
• Ensure all paperwork remains with the parts/job for proper material identification and traceability
• Maintain work area in a clean, orderly, and safe manner; returning tools to designated tool racks
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within department

• Ability to lift heavy parts
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to read and understand written instructions
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions
• Strong math skills required
• Ability to read drawings/patterns
• Good teaming skills