40 hrs per week (working hours 7am-15.30pm)
Main duties:
- Laying up and plan cutting to specification of fabrics and design.
- Cutting fabrics in accordance with the cutting schedule for each order.
- Placing the correct cutting cards with each cut item.
- Learning and understanding the different fabrics that are used within the business and the shrinkage rates for each to calculate the optimum cutting size per item.
- Based on cutting requirements, calculating optimum way in which to cut fabric to ensure the least fabric wastage.
- Checking fabrics for imperfections during the layering process prior to cutting.
- Operating a fabric stock control system for each item that is cut so raw materials stock is fully up to date.
Experience /Skills required:
- Would suit candidate who already has skills in measuring and making items.
- Full training will be given to operate Assyst Bulmer cutting machine and Chickadee hand held cutting instrument
- Organised, adaptable and driven with initiative on work on own or as part of a team.
- Attention to detail. Precision & accurate record keeping.
- Attention to quality of service. Ability to calculate fabric sizing requirements, layering up, numeracy, prioritising orders.
- Basic numeracy to calculate sizing requirements.
- Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
- Good written and spoken English