Klein Tools · 3 days ago
Leather Cutter
Fort Smith, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expKlein Tools is a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to launching hundreds of products each year. The Leather Cutter position involves operating the Atom Leather machine, grading leather hide quality, and ensuring the efficient processing of cut pieces while adhering to safety protocols.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Operate the Atom Leather machine and Intelliview system, including machine set up, grading leather hide quality, maximizing leather hide usage, sorting of cut pieces into bins/carts for further processing, and machine maintenance/cleaning as required
Work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following Company and OSHA safety rules and regulations, understanding machine safeguards, recognizing and reporting safety hazards, and wearing required PPE
Prepare machine and computer for operation, read and check off daily safety operation procedures before starting the machine; place hide onto the Intelliview inspection table, trim away unusable material, capture hide shape via digital camera, and inspect hide for blemishes. Blemishes are marked utilizing the mouse on the computer and the various shapes provided within the software. Hide is marked with a unique code to allow for ease of reference at the cutting machine
Place hide onto the Atom Cutting Machine surface, utilizing the proper texon background. Select the unique code associated with that hide, and load the cutting pattern into the machine's viewer. Place the hide under the outline of the hide being shown, ensuring all parts can be cut as shown on the viewer. Place plastic upon the machine, covering the hide, to hold it in place for cutting. Trim away unneeded plastic
Inspect all cut parts for blemishes to ensure they are capable of being processed in down-stream processes; all internal cuts are to be free of leather. Maintain cutting logs and records as specified. Inform supervisor or lead of any production or quality problems
Report accurate count of production parts, scrap and labor hours by completing required paperwork and/or electronic entry
Keep work area in clean and orderly condition, complying with established 6S standards. Perform all daily cleaning/maintenance as required
Cross-train by rotating to different machines and work areas as required
Participate in various lean manufacturing activities to improve products, reduce waste, and learn new skills or operations
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Degree or equivalent preferred and two (2) years related work experience in a manufacturing environment required
Must possess knowledge of the different types of materials and their characteristics and flaws for quality acceptability
Demonstrate basic computer, reading, writing, comprehension, communication and calculation skills, including reading ruler and use of a calculator
Demonstrate a strong attention to detail
Ability to work closely and effectively with all employees and management staff
Benefits
Paid Vacations & Holidays
Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
Discounts on Klein Tools products
Education and Professional Development Assistance
Company
Klein Tools
Klein Tools is a manufacturer of the hand tools.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Klein Tools has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2023 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Matthew Thomason
Chief Financial Officer
Thomas Klein
President and COO
Recent News
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