Arper is a global design brand that envisions products for the ways we live. Founded in 1989 in Monastier di Treviso, Italy, Arper has grown into an international voice in design. We are family owned and independently run, guided by strong values and deep sensitivity to those who use our products everyday. Life is a constant conversation with the environment around us. As the boundaries of our world melt away, work and home become one, and we are compelled to act with agency, we are all presented with the same question: how do we want to live? This project of living inspires our work and our vision. THE PROJECT OF LIVING — For Arper, the project of living is a dialogue that embraces change, whether it applies to the world as a whole or to people as they evolve, at all stages of their lives. Underlying everything we do is a sensitivity towards the communities, relationships, environments, and individuals for whom we design. We believe that spaces shape ideas. We aspire to a beautiful world. We create furnishings that support harmonious, comfortable living in its many forms, that inspire and grow with us over time. We create spaces and solutions to move forward with intelligence and ease. Together, with our clients and partners, we design the world we want to live in, with openness and humanity. OUR VISION — A beautiful, vital world. OUR MISSION — To create spaces and solutions that shape the project of living. OUR VALUES — Responsibility, care, openness, imagination, courage. Join Arper USA, Inc. in High Point, North Carolina, as a Cutting Technician, where precision meets innovation in our manufacturing site. As a vital member of our team, you'll be responsible for executing precise cutting operations to ensure the highest quality standards are met. Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor and collaborating closely with the Production Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring efficiency and excellence in our manufacturing processes. If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for craftsmanship, and a drive for continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make your mark with Arper USA, Inc.
The Cutting Technician is responsible for properly functioning the cutting machine (Lectra Q25). The employee will be responsible for cutting fabric needed for production and utilizes job orders and cut patterns to successfully complete job tasks.
Location: High Point, North Carolina, USA
Pay: $15.82-$21.50/hr.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm EST
RESPONSBIBILITIES · Pick the fabric rolls for cutting proposes
· Inspect material for defects prior to cutting
· Cut layers of fabric for multilayers cutting
· Feed the cutting machine with the layers
· Select the correct placement files in the machine software
· Unload the cutting machine
· Bundle the cut pieces for sewers
· Mark for defects, place and cut leather hives manually
· Setting up and shutting down the cutting machine
· Supports and assists sewers whenever necessary
· Inspect quality from domestic suppliers
· Basic maintenance upkeep of the cutting machine
· Assisting with Inventory
· Follow directives as given by the Production Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS · Previous 2-3 years of experience with cutting in a furniture environment
· Computer knowledge (Windows, excel, PDF, outlook and possibly CAD files)
· Previous experience with cutting machines strongly preferred (Gerber, Lectra etc.)
· Ability to lift, cary, push or pull up to 50 pounds
· Ability to read and interpret documents
· Specific vision ability required includes close, distance, color, and peripheral vision with depth perception and ability to adjust focus
· Ability to work within hot environments up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit
· Stand for the duration of the shift (8 hours)
YOUR PERSONALITY · Be an enterprise-level problem solver having a can-do, solution-oriented mindset; focus on how to drive to the best possible outcome.
· Be relentless, resourceful, and entrepreneurial; with a commitment to continuous improvement.
· Drive impact through inquiry; ask probing questions and push others to be and do their best.
· Be nimble and flexible; adapt quickly to changing circumstances or new insights.
· Be comfortable with risk; know that the biggest risk often comes from inaction rather than from getting it wrong.
· Operate in a prioritized fashion; know what you are trying to get done and focus your resources.
· Be in the details and hands on; think strategically but drive to action.
Arper USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
