Gerber Operator

Job Purpose:

Perform fabric and protective material cutting processes in areas of competency and in accordance with Production Work Orders. 

Duties: 

• Read Production Work Order and perform fabric and protective material cutting processes according to

  specifications.

• Understand and adhere to Burlington Medical Quality Standards.

• Ensure orders are complete and error free prior to sending the product to the next work station.

• Process orders on a first in/ first out basis or as directed by supervisor to maximize flow.

• Clarify with Quality Inspector and/or supervisor any questions regarding work to be performed.

• Ensure work area is safe and free of hazards. Maintain work area in accordance with Company 5S standards.

• Perform and document assigned Preventive Maintenance.

• Additional job duties as may be assigned as necessary by management

Skills/Qualifications: 

• Must have good interpersonal/communication skills and be a team player

• Ability to stand and work for extended periods of time

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Computer literacy – ability to locate correct  pattern files to run and make necessary setting adjustments to

produced correctly cut patterns

• Ability to read and interpret factory work orders (detailed oriented)

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

• Ability to work independently  and follow through with all assignments

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Machine operator experience preferre