Cutter

**Skilled Foam Cutter Job Spec**

Job description

Skilled Foam Cutter, Dover

If you are looking for the support of a national company and the security of working with an industry leader with over 60 years of trading, this opportunity could be the one for you.

The successful applicant will be proficient in literacy & numeracy to be able to convert customer orders into the finished components.

You will be provided with a constant workflow so it will be essential for you to keep on top of your work.

What do we provide?
- We provide you with the training, enabling you to know the job inside out.
- We provide you with all the tools and equipment needed for the role.
- We provide 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays.

Key skills Required.
- Competent use of foam cutting bandsaw.
- Extracting the correct information from the foam orders & translating it to cutting the foam block to its maximum yield.
- Rounding the front edge of the foam cushions using a bull nose machine.
- Wrapping foam cushions in a polyester wadding using spray adhesive.
- Packing cushions & labelling ready for despatch to the end user.
- Measuring customer’s furniture & making new foam cushions from the measurements.
- Liaising with the office regarding foam orders.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: Days

Work Location: In person

**Responsibilities**:

- Material Preparation: Select appropriate foam materials based on project requirements, including factors such as density, thickness, and type of foam. Ensure that materials are properly stored and handled to maintain their quality.
- Reading customer orders and Specifications: Review customer orders, technical drawings, and design specifications to understand the required dimensions, shapes, and details of the foam components.
- Setting Up Equipment: Set up and calibrate foam cutting machinery.
- Ensure that equipment is in proper working condition and meets safety standards.
- Precision Cutting: Operate machinery and tools to cut foam materials with precision, following the provided specifications. This may involve making straight cuts, curved cuts, bevelled edges, and intricate shapes as required by the project.
- Quality Control: Regularly inspect the cut foam components to ensure they meet quality standards, tolerances, and design specifications. Identify and address any defects, discrepancies, or imperfections.
- Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on cutting equipment to keep it in optimal condition. Address minor technical issues and liaise with maintenance personnel for major repairs through the office.
- Material Efficiency: Optimize the use of foam materials to minimize waste and maximize cost-effectiveness.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of materials used, cuts made, production rates, and any quality-related information. Provide reports to supervisors as needed.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety guidelines and protocols while operating cutting machinery and handling foam materials. Maintain a clean and organized work area to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
- Collaboration: Coordinate with other team members, such as production staff and the office, to ensure effective communication and a smooth workflow.

**Requirements**:

- Additional technical training or certifications in foam cutting, machining, or related fields are advantageous.
- Proven experience in foam cutting, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
- Proficiency in reading technical drawings and specifications.
- Familiarity with different types of foam materials, their properties, and best practices for cutting them.
- Ability to operate and maintain foam cutting machinery and tools effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Problem-solving skills to address cutting challenges and quality issues.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and practices in a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team.
- Adaptability to changing project requirements and deadlines.

A skilled foam cutter plays a crucial role in producing foam components that meet quality standards and contribute to the manufacturing process.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person