Fabric Cutter

Role overview

• Prepare and cut specialist materials used in premium first-class and business-class aircraft interiors.
• Support the manufacture of lightweight aircraft panels and interior components.
• Work to high standards of quality, accuracy, safety and traceability.

Key responsibilities

• Measure, mark and cut fabrics, foams, leather and other materials using templates, drawings and cutting plans.
• Operate manual cutting tools and any automated cutting equipment.
• Check materials for defects, damage, colour variation and correct batch information before cutting.
• Ensure all parts are cut to the required dimensions and tolerances.
• Label and organise cut components correctly for the next production process.
• Complete job cards, material records and traceability documentation.
• Use materials efficiently to minimise waste.
• Inspect finished work and report any quality concerns.
• Maintain tools and keep the cutting area clean, safe and organised.
• Follow company procedures for health and safety, quality and foreign object debris prevention.

Skills and experience

• Previous cutting experience in aerospace, automotive, upholstery, furniture, textiles or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Good measuring skills and the ability to work accurately with dimensions.
• Ability to read drawings, templates and written work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Able to achieve production targets without compromising quality.
• Reliable, organised and willing to learn.

Role overview

• Prepare and cut specialist materials used in premium first-class and business-class aircraft interiors.
• Support the manufacture of lightweight aircraft panels and interior components.
• Work to high standards of quality, accuracy, safety and traceability.

Key responsibilities

• Measure, mark and cut fabrics, foams, leather and other materials using templates, drawings and cutting plans.
• Operate manual cutting tools and any automated cutting equipment.
• Check materials for defects, damage, colour variation and correct batch information before cutting.
• Ensure all parts are cut to the required dimensions and tolerances.
• Label and organise cut components correctly for the next production process.
• Complete job cards, material records and traceability documentation.
• Use materials efficiently to minimise waste.
• Inspect finished work and report any quality concerns.
• Maintain tools and keep the cutting area clean, safe and organised.
• Follow company procedures for health and safety, quality and foreign object debris prevention.

Skills and experience

• Previous cutting experience in aerospace, automotive, upholstery, furniture, textiles or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Good measuring skills and the ability to work accurately with dimensions.
• Ability to read drawings, templates and written work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Able to achieve production targets without compromising quality.
• Reliable, organised and willing to learn.
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