Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Also called Cutter, Cutter Operator, Machine Operator, or Paper Cutter
What Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders do
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material.
Who tends to enjoy it
Hands-on
People who like building, fixing, working with tools, machines, plants, or animals.
Organizing
People who like keeping things accurate, orderly, and running on schedule.
Curious
People who like figuring things out, research, science, and solving problems.
What you'd actually do
- Remove defective or substandard materials from machines, and readjust machine components so that products meet standards.
- Maintain production records, such as quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
- Start machines to verify setups, and make any necessary adjustments.
- Press buttons, pull levers, or depress pedals to start and operate cutting and slicing machines.
- Review work orders, blueprints, specifications, or job samples to determine components, settings, and adjustments for cutting and slicing machines.
- Adjust machine controls to alter position, alignment, speed, or pressure.
- Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring devices, such as rulers, micrometers, or scales.
- Remove completed materials or products from cutting or slicing machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.
A typical day involves
Skills that matter most
- Operations Monitoring
- Operation and Control
- Quality Control Analysis
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Equipment Maintenance
What you'll need to know
- Production and Processing
- English Language
- Mechanical
- Computers and Electronics
- Administration and Management
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