Job Description
A fabric cutter uses a pattern and cuts out the pieces of fabric or other materials, such as vinyl, to be made into clothing or other textiles.
Duties and Responsibilities
making sure work areas and equipment are clean
deciding on the correct cutting method for the type of material
preparing the fabric for cutting out by spreading it out in flat layers, smoothing out creases and checking the fabric for faults
planning how much to cut from a piece of material so there is less waste
placing the pattern on the fabric and marking round it
cutting round the pattern using a computer controlled cutting machine( If available), scissors or a special electric knife
carefully cutting delicate materials by hand
cutting as many as 150 layers of fabric at once, if you use a cutting machine
storing fabrics correctly and checking stock levels.
Qualifications and Experience
You need to have:
good hand to eye coordination
a steady, accurate hand, for cutting
excellent attention to detail
good IT and numeracy skills
a good understanding of textile characteristics
a methodical approach to work.
You need to be able to:
work quickly and accurately under pressure
follow instructions
follow health and safety procedures carefully
work as part of a team with others such as designers, machinists and technologists.
How to Apply
Send email to :
Operations Head
sales@solutionsplaza.co.zw
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