Material Cutter

At Wenger Corporation our work is driven by M.U.S.I.C. [Motivation, Unity, Success, Innovation, and Customer Commitment] and united by purpose! Across our family of brands, we are motivated by purposeful work that brings performances to life. And above all, we're committed to our customers and to each other, knowing that great performances only happen when great people work together. Join our family of brands where motivation fuels meaningful work, innovation shapes the future of performance, and customer commitment guides everything we do.

At Texas Scenic Company, we design, build, and deliver world-class theatrical stage systems with an unmatched commitment to quality, service, and collaboration. Join a team where craftsmanship meets creativity at a company that values innovation, expertise, and teamwork.

We are seeking a Material Cutter in our San Antonio location. As a Material Cutter you will contribute to Wenger Corporation's strategy to provide an exceptional customer experience by assisting the Floor Manager check the quality of fabric, preparing curtains for seamsters/seamstresses and other related duties.

At a minimum, you'll need:

• Able to lift, push, and pull 25-75 pounds
• Strong math skills, especially in percentages, division, and multiplication
• Strong knowledge of standard American imperial rulers and measurements from 0.25in to 1000yrds
• Basic MS Office suite and computer skills
• Prior sewing skills, especially industrial sewing experience, are a plus
• Good written and oral communication in both English and Spanish
• Able to be on feet, walking for hours a day, potentially to 10k-15k steps a day
• Ability to do repetitious lifting of 18oz-32oz/sq foot fabrics continuously for 8hrs/day
• Able to do repetitive hand motions, including manually cutting up to 1k yards of fabric over the course of the week
• Able to squat, lean, bend, reach, stoop, push/pull, and twist continuously throughout an 8hr day

As a Material Cutter, a typical day might include:

• Visually inspecting every yard of fabric to identify manufacturing flaws and pre-plan cuts for each production order
• Pre-prep fabric for cutting and cut/stack into piles for each curtain height
• Prep of curtains, such as pulling/pinning turn backs, arranging cut widths to hide flaws, etc.
• Color matching dye lots in the event one dye lot will not complete the job
• Assign curtains based on skill level, due date, and order of availability
• Answer construction questions
• Monitor and follow fabric return processes, including communication with Shipping and Purchasing.
• Review and stay mindful of production schedule to prevent delays
• Move and handle large bolts of fabric and other materials, as needed by sewing department
• Fabric management: fold and move finished curtains from production to storage
• Assist stitchers in measuring heights of in-process curtains
• Act as backup for adding final notions to theatrical curtains such as chain, grommets and ties, and rivets.
• Learn production processes to identify and address any issues or non-productive processes
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
• Assist in quarterly inventory cycles
• Adhere to all safety protocols and quality standards
• Follow corporate policies

Benefit offerings include:

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts - HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program