Start your new career as an Automated Fabric Cutting Operator with MAU at Salus Scientific in Charleston, SC. As an Automated Fabric Cutting Operator, you will operate automated fabric-cutting equipment, inspect materials for quality, and prepare accurate, complete component kits to produce high-quality medical radiation-protection products. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity.
What We Offer:
- Pay: $18–$25 per hour, based on experience
- First Shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Health benefits, including telehealth services
- 401k
- Referral Program
- Opportunities to advance into lead operator, production, or quality roles
What We’re Looking For:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in manufacturing or machine operation preferred
- Experience operating automated fabric cutters, CNC cutting machines, or similar production equipment preferred; training available for candidates with strong mechanical aptitude
- Ability to follow work instructions, interpret basic patterns or drawings, and accurately measure and count components
- Comfortable using computer-based machine controls and selecting approved cutting files
- Experience with fabric handling, textile cutting, or production kitting is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accurate component counts, sizes, and labeling
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently and collaborate with production teams
- Experience working within ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems preferred, but not required
What You’ll Do as an Automated Fabric Cutting Operator:
- Set up and operate automated fabric-cutting machines using approved patterns, cutting files, and production instructions
- Select, load, spread, and align fabric and flexible materials to ensure accurate cutting and minimize waste
- Verify cutting programs, material layouts, machine settings, and production specifications before beginning each job
- Inspect cut fabric components for proper dimensions, quality, and defects using measuring tools and approved patterns
- Sort, count, label, and organize cut components into complete production kits for the sewing and assembly team
- Perform routine machine cleaning, blade changes, basic maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting within operator training guidelines
- Collaborate with sewing, Engineering, Quality, and production teams to resolve material issues and maintain workflow
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment while meeting production goals and quality standards