Fabric cutter

Cutting manager
Asst. Cutting Manager
Jr. Cutting Manager
Cutting QC

Before sewing can begin, pattern pieces must be made, layouts determined, and fabric cut. In less automated companies,
cutters may use electric knives or cutting machines to cut pattern pieces. In more automated facilities, markers
electronically send the layout to a computer-controlled cutting machine, and textile cutting machine setters, operators, and
tenders monitor the machine's work. Cutters and trimmers take the patterns and cut out material, paying close attention
to their work because mistakes are costly. Following the outline of the pattern, they place multiple layers of material on the
cutting table and use an electric knife or other cutting tools to cut out the various pieces of the garment; delicate materials
may be cut by hand. In some companies, computer-controlled machines do the cutting. Most production workers are
trained on the job. Although a high school diploma is not required, some employers prefer it. Basic math and computer
skills are important for computer-controlled machine operators. Cutters and pressers are trained on the job, while
patternmakers and markers usually have technical or trade school training. All of these workers must understand textile
characteristics and have a good sense of three-dimensional space. Traditional cutters need exceptional hand-eye
coordination. Computers are becoming a standard tool for these occupations because patternmakers and markers
increasingly design pattern pieces and layouts on a computer screen. New entrants seeking these jobs should learn basic
computer skills. Those running automatic cutting machines could need technical training, which is available from vocational
schools.

Clothing marker/cutters may do some or all of the following:

mark the size, sewing information and codes on the fabric or worksheet

work out how much fabric is needed

arrange pattern pieces on fabric

mark pattern outlines onto fabric

cut fabric by hand, with electric hand-held cutting machines or by using computer-controlled equipment

bundle pieces of fabric together and store them in order of size and colour.

The work of clothing marker/cutters may be two separate jobs, especially in larger clothing factories, where the marking
is often done on a computer. Alternatively, cutting may be a minor part of the job if the company is small.
Skills and knowledge

Clothing marker/cutters need to have:

knowledge of fabric types and garment construction

knowledge of pattern-sewing codes and symbols

knowledge of different cutting equipment and methods

computer skills, including the ability to use computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Responsibility:

* Have to check all cutting tools physically before start working to know their efficiency.

* Cutting department always has to follow factory planning department’s instruction. So, every day they should analyze
production planning report and emphasize on their guidelines.

* Have to count number of layers with layer paper carefully before start cutting.

* Some fabric yarn construction and context is smooth, but some are stiff or slippery. Have to understand fabric nature by
hand feeling to erase shrinkage or other hassles.

* Should collect approved sample which style is going to cut to protect any fabric item or garments part missing.

* Analyze approved sample and cutting marker to erase consumption shortage.

* The marker should be checked very well before spreading.

* Have to compare marker piece with layer paper.

* Have to check carefully on the fabric width and marker paper.

* Have to check fabric roll with color detail sheet carefully.

* Before insert to the spreading machine talk about the problems with supervisor or concern person if require.

* Remember if any mistakes happen during working hour, cutting team has to liable that negligence. So beware and check
every step physically.

* End of the day evaluates daily performance and has to fix tomorrow’s goal.

Duties:
* After cutting each machine should be clean well.

* Cutter should be alert so that not to fall any dirt on the floor during cutting.

* Cut panel numbering and bundling have to finish carefully and dispatch quickly.

* Sometimes they have to replace sewing reject, printing reject or re-cut short quantity.

* If any mistakes happen during cutting, please notice it to the supervisor at once.

* Remember everybody should work efficiently and finish their task perfectly to expedite production.

Factories cannot be run and production output may not be smooth if cutting department not performs well because cutting
department is feeding point of any apparel industry. So production authority always emphasizes cutting departments need
and should provide them modern equipment and introduce them update techniques so that they can perform well.

A fabric cutter uses a pattern and cuts out the pieces of fabric to be made into clothing or other textiles.

The Work

You could be:

making sure work areas and equipment are clean

deciding on the correct cutting method for the type of material

preparing the fabric for cutting out by spreading it out in flat layers, smoothing out creases and checking the fabric for
faults

planning how much to cut from a piece of material so that there is not much waste

placing the pattern on the fabric and marking round it

cutting round the pattern using a computer controlled cutting machine, scissors or a special electric knife

carefully cutting delicate materials by hand

cutting as many as 150 layers of fabric at once, if you use a cutting machine

storing fabrics correctly and checking stock levels.

Conditions

You will work in the cutting room of a factory or workshop.

 The machines can be noisy.

You will be doing a lot of bending, stretching and lifting. You will have to lift heavy rolls of fabric from stockrooms.

You may use computer controlled cutting equipment and sharp tools.

You may have to wear protective clothing.

What Does it Take?

You need to have:

good hand to eye coordination

a steady, accurate hand, for cutting

excellent attention to detail

good IT and numeracy skills

a good understanding of textile characteristics

a methodical approach to work.

You need to be able to:

work quickly and accurately under pressure

follow instructions

follow health and safety procedures carefully

work as part of a team with others such as designers, machinists and technologists.

Job Responsibility of a Cutting Manager:

The daily job responsibility of garments cutting manager is listed here.

At first cutting manager entrance in factory 7.30-7.45 Am.
Follow the all manpower present condition.
Follow input status Ready input for supply to sewing line.
Check the line input status.
Check to schedule & priority schedule.
Check to textile fabric RFD condition.
As per fabric & schedule planning to daily cutting plan.
Print & Embroidery status & plan to Print & Embroidery priority required.
Communicated to merchandiser production section, Textile and Washing.
Weekly meeting with Marketing, Textile & Factory.
Control the all section Administrator.
Arrange to training for awareness production compliance.
Information shearing to (fabric & cutting related) sewing, finishing, Quality section.
Communicated to factory manager for all issue/schedule Administrator & technical issue extra & sometime local buying
Qc.
Total manpower 220 person all work responsible & in utilities.
Cutting manager Attend to monthly co-ordination meeting for development process

Job Responsibility of a Asst. Cutting Manager

 Responsible for understanding the fabric, pattern, fabric defects and all pre - cutting activities.
 Effectively and efficiently monitor the entire activities of the Cutting Department.
 Responsible for fabric consumption.
 Responsible for bulk cutting and necessary pattern changes if required.
 Cutting production planning, scheduling, balancing, bottleneck management
 Meeting production targets and delivery deadlines
 Training and development of staff, multi-skilling, motivation
 Quality garment cutting to specifications and standards
 Responsible for spreading process, fabrics, cutting internal control.

Job Responsibility of a Jr. Cutting Manager:

To prepare detailed production schedule.

To liaise between top management / buyers and the middle management.
To feed sewing sections smoothly with regular inputs.
Guide sewing sections by providing them with prior knowledge of the fabric/ cutting defects.
Train and guide subordinates for maximum efficiency and minimum cutting losses.
Prepare various reports for top management.
Responsible for over all discipline and order of the cutting department.
Liable for failing cutting schedule.
Responsible for any kind of mistakes regarding cutting.
Liable for cutting wastages higher than acceptable limit.
Training of the cutting staff for improved performances.
Responsible for any loss or damage of the material, machinery, equipment etc. Of the cutting department.

Job Responsibilities and Job Description of Cutting QC:

 Quality control workers test, weigh, measure and inspect raw materials, parts, products or processes for defects
and deviations from stated specifications.
 They often use measuring instruments and create records of their findings.
 Quality control employees also analyze data and make computations to determine test results.
 Quality control workers label, segregate, discard or reject items that fail to meet specifications in accordance
with their firm's procedures.
 They notify supervisors or other personnel of product and production problems and help with solving them.