A fabric cutter uses a pattern and cuts out the pieces of fabric or other materials, such as vinyl, to be made into clothing or other textiles.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates vary, depending on:
The starting salary is often based on the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
As of 1 April 2020 the National Minimum Wage is £4.55 an hour for workers aged 16 to 17, £6.45 an hour for workers aged 18 to 20 and £8.20 an hour for workers aged 21 to 24. The National Living Wage is £8.72 for workers aged 25 and over.
Pay is sometimes on a piece-rate system, so that the more items you cut out, the more you earn. With experience you may earn around £13 an hour. A cutting room manager can earn up to £40,000 with experience. You may be able to earn bonuses and work overtime.
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You need to have:
You need to be able to:
Training is normally on the job.
The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Textile Institute
Tel: 0161 237 1188
E-mail:
tiihq@textileinst.org.uk
Website:
https://www.textileinstitute.org/
Twitter:
@textileinst
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheTextileInst
The Textile Institute is the chartered professional institute for the textile, clothing and footwear industries. Members can gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Textiles Scotland
Website:
http://www.textilescotland.com
Twitter:
@textilescotland
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/textilescotland
The Scottish Enterprise website provides a list of textile companies in Scotland as well as other information about the industry.
UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT)
Tel: 020 7843 9460
E-mail:
info@ukft.org
Website:
http://www.ukft.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/UKfashionandtextile/