Livedale Foam & Sundries Ltd have a vacancy for a fabric cutter.
As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an ideally skilled and experienced cushion Fabric Cutter to join our busy Sewing room, working on a wide range of cushion inners. You will be cutting a mixture of bespoke cushions and large volume orders including lay cutting using an industrial Eastman cutter. Other duties to include the filling of sewn cushions. Filling via fibre machine and hand filling of feather cushions.
Extra training can be given but candidate must have some experience with fabric cutting and using Eastman cutter type machinery.
Candidate Responsibilities and Duties:
* Preparation of all fabrics and patterns and cut for the sewing machinists and cushion filling team.
* Make and adjust patterns where needed.
* Maintaining high standards, with individual quality checks on all items.
* Collaborating with team members and other departments involved in the production process.
* Completing work sheets
* Use fabrics effectively to optimise usage and reduce waste.
* Maintain good housekeeping, with a safe and clean working environment, complying with company guidelines.
* Plan workloads
Ideal Candidate Skills and Experience required:
* Ideally experienced in a sewing room environment, using a mixture of Eastman cutter & shears.
* Ability to carry out all aspects from initial template making, marking, through to cutting.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Clear communication skills both written and spoken in English.
* Ability to work independently, or within a team to meet deadlines.
* Good organisational and housekeeping skills.
* Reliable and professional.
MON - WED 9am - 5pm
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.50-£13.40 per hour
Expected hours: 22 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Experience:
* fabric cutting: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person