Catawba Valley Community College

On-the-job Training

• Safety
  • Safety Orientation: Personal Safety/ Company Safety Rules and Regulations/ Safety Overview
  • Participate in Personal Protective Equipment training: Proper use of safety glasses, face coverings and hearing protection.
  • Participate in Material(s) handling training
  • Follow all safety processes and procedures while performing job related tasks
• Product Operations
  • Understanding and use of machine software and how to make changes to program as needed.
  • Attach or mount materials for items on cutting tables or machines.
  • Pull up marker and arrange pieces for best fabric yield.
  • Shape or trim excess material from pieces.
  • Seperate materials or products according to size, weight, type, condition, color, or shade.
  • Proficient in cutting methods and quality specifications, understanding all cutting codes.
  • Understand how to mark pieces, count items and bundle cut parts to go to sewing.
• Documentation/Communication
  • Provides timely and accurate documentation of production tickets
  • Communicates appropriately and timely with supervisor and other support personnel
  • Read and interpret production tickets.
• Work Environment and Equipment
  • Keeps and maintains equipment by following manufacturer's instructions.
  • Troubleshoots any malfunctions with equipment/ tools
  • Notifies supervisor and others of any required repair work to equipment and tools.
  • Maintains a safe and clean work environment, keeps machine blow out clean.
• Quality/Proficiency
  • Examine and measure finished articles to verify conformance to standards, using rulers.
  • Cut excess material or thread from finished products.
  • Inspect garmets, and examine repair tags and markings on garments to locate defects or damage, and mark errors as necessary
• Harassment training
  • Discourage harassment
  • Allow victims to report abuse
  • Prevent retaliation by abusers
  • Ensure swift resolution of complaints