Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders
Also called: Cutter, Machine Operator, Spreader, Cutter Operator
What they do:
Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles.
On the job, you would:
- Place patterns on top of layers of fabric and cut fabric following patterns, using electric or manual knives, cutters, or computer numerically controlled cutting devices.
- Notify supervisors of mechanical malfunctions.
- Repair or replace worn or defective parts or components, using hand tools.
Arts and Humanities
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
Math and Science
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Controlled Movement
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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