Leather Cutting Operator

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Southern Motion is looking for a leather cutting operator to cut leather in accordance to required production and quality standards.

Scissors, Cutting knife, Label gun, Fabric Drill, Stapler, Hammer & Punch

• Basic reading and writing skills required.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate the English language.
• Must be able to correctly identify colors.

• Must learn to read and understand daily production schedule in order to accurately produce daily requirements.
• Learn cover numbers to identify different covers and colors for respective styles to be cut.
• Leather cutter must first place each hide onto table and inspect.
• Identify all flaws and blemishes and mark defects with white chalk.
• Prepare to begin cutting by placing plexiglass pattern on hide.
• Don metal protective glove. Always, with no exception, wear metal protective glove on not-cutting hand.
• Ensure that a good blade is in hand knife.
• Cut around the plexiglass patterns as accurately and efficiently as possible to maximize yield.
• Ensure good notches are cut in pattern for assisting sewing operators when joining cut parts together.
• Stack cut parts on table and rack behind cutter.
• Cutter must make ties for bundling out of scrap fabric.
• Bundle all cut parts and prepare for sewing distribution.
• Parts should be bundled and labeled by style, shade, and quantity.
• Use label gun to identify all parts.
• Place identification label on card/tag.
• Attach ticket with the work order number on the bundle.
• Place the bundled cut parts in the rack for the sewing department.
• Put scrap and defective parts in centralized bin for recycling.
  
  Return good unused hide to storage for future use.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Self-monitor production throughout the day to maintain required level of production.

• Personal protection equipment (PPE) should be worn at all times within the department as well as throughout the plant where designated. Safety is enforced each day to prevent any accidents.
• Who is responsible for your safety? “YOU ARE!”
• Immediately report any work related injury or illness.
• Keep the work area neat and free of hazards. [The use of compressed air without proper safety nozzle is prohibited for clean-up.]
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Always ensure proper lifting techniques: avoid bending and twisting at the waist whenever possible.
• Inspect tools and protective equipment before use.
• Learn the hazards of the equipment and procedures used on the job.
• Report any defective, malfunctioning, or suspicious tool, machine, or protective equipment immediately.
• Participate in safety training and safety meetings.
• Report any hazards or risks related to policies or procedures.

• Protective Footwear (leather or canvas with closed toe and heal)
• Metal mesh glove
• Strength Requirement:
  Medium

Never 0%
Occasional 0% – 33%
Frequent 34% – 66%
Continuous 67% – 100%

0 – 5 pounds
5 – 10 pounds
10 – 20 pounds
20 – 30 pounds
30 – 50 pounds
50 – 100 pounds

0 – 5 pounds
5 – 10 pounds
10 – 20 pounds
20 – 30 pounds
30 – 50 pounds
50 – 100 pounds
Over 100 pounds

Sitting X
Driving X
Standing X
Walking X
Climbing X
Bending X
Kneeling X
Reach below Shoulder Height X
Reach at Shoulder Height X
Reaching above Shoulder Height X
Repetitive use of hands X

Controlled Temperature
Airborne Particles
Chemical Exposure
Noise
Vibration

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing