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Garment Cutter - Full Time, Walt Disney World

The Walt Disney Company

Florida, United States (On-site)

Garment Cutter - Full Time, Walt Disney World

1 Month ago • 2 Years +

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Job Description

Garment Cutters support the Costuming Production Workroom for Disney Live Entertainment! You will help create costumes using fabrics and patterns for our shows, parades, and Character Meet and Greets. This role uses computer-controlled machines to cut materials while contributing to costume documentation. Responsibilities include: Accurately and safely using hand-cutting equipment, laying out and cutting garment pieces using appropriate tools and techniques, operating electronic cutting table with direction, verifying orders from the Cut Room and quality checking Cut/Bundle Kit, cross-referencing the bundle against the checklist in the tech pack and adding notions/CCI items, prioritizing cut bundles for sew floor, assessing the order for accuracy before starting, and handling cleaning chemicals and supplies.

Must have:

Operate basic computer systems
Experience with Excel and Word
Proficient verbal and written communication
Knowledge of cutting techniques, tools, and terminology
Physical role requiring repetitive movement
Comfortable with working at varying heights
Push or pull up to 46 lbs.
Lift up to 50 lbs.

Good to have:

Two (2) years of experience in garment construction
Experience using large computerized cutting machines
Experience with plotters, digitizers, digital drawing tablets, and handheld 3D scanners

Perks:

Medical
Financial
Other benefits

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Job Summary:

We are looking for Garment Cutters! Have you ever dreamed of being a Garment Cutter at Walt Disney World? Garment Cutters support the Costuming Production Workroom for Disney Live Entertainment! You will help create costumes using fabrics and patterns for our shows, parades, and Character Meet and Greets. This role uses computer-controlled machines to cut materials while contributing to costume documentation.

You will report to the Costuming Manager.

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $17.25 per hour.
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

As a part of the consideration process for this position, there will be a 5-hour in-person assessment.

Responsibilities:

Connect with Leadership and other Costuming partners
Accurately and safely use hand-cutting equipment
Use standard fabric knowledge and garment industry knowledge for basic garment cutting
Lay out and cut garment pieces using appropriate tools and techniques
Accurately use pressing (i.e. irons) and fusing equipment
Read, understand, and interpret directions on the bundling checklist, marker, marker cover sheet, and swatch card
Fill out written documentation on fabric usage
Operate electronic cutting table with direction
Verify orders from the Cut Room and quality check for Cut/Bundle Kit
Cross-reference the bundle against the checklist in the tech pack and add notions/CCI items
Prioritize cut bundles for sew floor
Assess the order for accuracy before starting
Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required
Handle cleaning chemicals and supplies

Basic Qualifications:

Operate basic computer systems
Experience with Excel and Word
Proficient verbal and written communication for documentation and safety purposes
Knowledge of cutting techniques, tools, and terminology
Physical role requiring repetitive movement such as heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, grasping, clutching, prolonged standing, and kneeling
Minimal climbing of step stools/small ladders
Be able to work with or around costumes made of natural or synthetic materials such as fur, foam, latex, or mylar
Comfortable with working at varying heights
Push or pull up to 46 lbs.
Lift up to 50 lbs.
Team lift with 2 Cast Members maximum of 85 lbs.
Full-Time roles require full availability for any shift, seven (7) days per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

Two (2) years of experience in garment construction
Experience using large computerized cutting machines
Experience with plotters, digitizers, digital drawing tablets, and handheld 3D scanners

Additional Information:

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KEYWORD: WDWCasting, Costuming, WDW: Walt Disney World Casting Hourly Jobs

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