Cutter/ Clicker Press Operator at The Jay Group in Wynne, AR

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Position summary Cut uppers, linings, quarters, vamps and counters from the hide to pattern, at rate and at yield. Essential functions Operate the clicker press to cut leather and lining components to die. Position dies on the hide to work around defects while still holding the yield standard. Verify the cut part count against the ticket. Bundle by size and lot. Inspect your own work for grain direction, edge cleanliness and dimensional accuracy. Report hide defects and dull dies to the supervisor immediately. Keep the press bed, the dies and the cutting board clean and clear. Requirements Minimum qualifications One or more years on a clicker press, or equivalent hands-on leather cutting experience. Able to identify grain direction and leather defects by sight and by hand. Steady hands and sustained attention. This is repetitive, high-force machine work. Preferred qualifications Experience with multiple die sets and size runs. Experience tracking yield. Physical requirements and work environment This position works on the production floor. Standing for the full shift on a concrete floor. Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds; frequent lifting up to 20 pounds. Repetitive use of hands, wrists and arms. Exposure to leather dust, adhesive vapor and machine noise. Hearing protection, eye protection and steel-toe footwear are required. Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified individuals with disabilities. How performance is measured Pairs cut per shift against standard. Yield percentage. Downstream rejects traced to a cut defect.