WHO ARE WE?

Since 1947, Patten (Mustang Survival's sister company, under the Wing Group) has been instrumental in manufacturing inflatable life rafts. Predominantly focused on military manufacturing and government contracts, Patten produces cutting edge inflatable lifesaving equipment. These products include the vast majority of inflatable rafts that have been utilized by NASA since the first Apollo mission, containment in the recent Deepwater Horizon disaster, and inflatable emergency shelters. Originally located in Lake Worth, Florida, their entry into Jacksonville, Florida will bring exciting new opportunities!

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The Hand and Machine Cutter manages and tends to the overall functions of the Cutting Department.
The position entails cutting, shaping, and trimming materials using knives, blades, scissors, hand tools,
power tools, bench-mounted tools, and fabricated machines, specifically the I-9000 computerized
machine. These machines cut, shape, and bend structures and materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operating Machine Shop machinery and equipment; reading job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
• Setting stops and/or adjusting guides and stops to control depths and widths of cuts to a specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template
• Mark cutting lines around patterns or templates or layouts, using rules and pencils
• Mark or discard items with defects such as spots, stains, snags, chips, scratches, or unacceptable finishes
• Position materials and workpieces to locate specified points of cuts or to obtain maximum yields, using rules or patterns
• Unroll, layout, or mount materials on the cutting table or I-9000 machine
• Push the button or depressing pedal to activate the machine
• Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction
• Measure work piece dimensions to determine the accuracy of machine operation
• Fold materials after cutting them
• Mark identification numbers on all products
• Replace or sharpen dull cutting tools such as saws
• Route items to provide cutouts for parts using portable routers, grinders, and hand tools
• Separate materials or products according to size, weight, type, condition, color, or shade
• Transport workpieces and items to designated work areas using carts
• Trim excess material off finished products
• Operate any equipment needed to perform job functions
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Knowledge and related experience with operating electric hand tools and cutting machinery, specifically the I-9000 cutting machine
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and logic to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE)
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or time-related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10-15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives, and protective eyewear should be worn. The noise level in the work environment is typically loud.