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Summary Description


	Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Abrasive Sawyer

2.	Almond Cutting Machine Tender

3.	Angle Shearer

4.	Apple Peeler Operator

5.	Applique Cutter

6.	Arch Cushion Skiving Machine Operator

7.	Automatic Glass Cutting Machine Operator

8.	Automatic Outsole Cutter

9.	Automatic Steel Tie Adjuster

10.	Bag Cutter

11.	Balloon Maker

12.	Band Cutter

13.	Band Saw Operator

14.	Band Sawing Machine Operator

15.	Bead Trimmer

16.	Beam Press Operator

17.	Beater Dumper

18.	Beater Engineer

19.	Beater Machine Operator

20.	Beater Operator

21.	Beater Tender

22.	Belt Cutter

23.	Bias Cutter

24.	Bias Machine Operator

25.	Binder Cutter

26.	Binder Layer

27.	Bindery Operator

28.	Block Cutter

29.	Block Splitter Operator

30.	Blockers Skiver

31.	Blue Prints Trimmer

32.	Book Binder

33.	Book Trimmer

34.	Booker

35.	Bread Slicer, Machine

36.	Brick Setter Operator

37.	Brush Machine Setter

38.	Button Breaker

39.	Button Decorating Machine Operator

40.	Cap Cutter

41.	Carbon Cutter

42.	Card Cutter

43.	Carver

44.	Celery Cutter

45.	Char Belt Operator

46.	Cheese Cutter

47.	Cheese Handler

48.	Chipper

49.	Chopper

50.	Circle Shear Operator

51.	Circular Knife Machine Cutter

52.	Citrus Peeler

53.	Clicker

54.	Clicker Operator

55.	Clicking Machine Operator

56.	Clipper

57.	Comb Machine Operator

58.	Compensator

59.	Computer Numerical Control Operator (CNC Operator)

60.	Concaving Machine Operator

61.	Concrete Saw Operator

62.	Converting Operator

63.	Cord Cutter

64.	Core Cutter and Reamer

65.	Cork Cutter

66.	Corn Cutter

67.	Corner Cutter

68.	Counter Cutter

69.	Cover Cutter

70.	Crayon Sawyer

71.	Crystal Cutter

72.	Cube Cutter

73.	Cut Off Operator Scorer

74.	Cut-Lace Machine Operator

75.	Cut-Off Machine Operator

76.	Cutter

77.	Cutter Down

78.	Cutter Finisher

79.	Cutter Machine Tender

80.	Cutter Operator

81.	Cutter Out

82.	Cutter Tender

83.	Cutting and Creasing Press Operator

84.	Cutting Machine Operator

85.	Cutting Machine Tender

86.	Cutting Press Person

87.	Cutting Pressman

88.	Cylinder Die Machine Operator

89.	Debeader

90.	Decal Cutter

91.	Decorative Cutting Machine Tender

92.	Defective Cigarette Slitter

93.	Deskidding Machine Operator

94.	Diamond Cutter

95.	Die Cutter

96.	Die Cutter Operator

97.	Die Cutting Machine Operator

98.	Die Stamper

99.	Dog Food Shredder Operator

100.	Drum Operator

101.	Edge Trimmer

102.	Emblem Cutter

103.	Excelsior Cutter

104.	Feather Sawyer

105.	Fiber Product Cutting Machine Operator

106.	Fifth Hand

107.	Filler Shredder

108.	First Beater

109.	Fish Cleaner Machine Tender

110.	Flake Cutter Operator

111.	Flat Cutter

112.	Flat Machine Cutter

113.	Fleshing Machine Operator

114.	Fluid Jet Cutter Operator

115.	Foil Stamp Operator

116.	Folder Operator

117.	Fourth Hand

118.	Foxer

119.	Foxing Cutting Machine Operator

120.	Frozen Meat Cutter

121.	Fruit Peeler

122.	Fur Cutter

123.	Gauge Operator

124.	Glass Cut-Off Tender

125.	Glass Cutter

126.	Glass Cutting Machine Operator

127.	Glove Cutter

128.	Graduating Machine Operator

129.	Granulating Machine Operator

130.	Groover

131.	Groover and Turner

132.	Groover Operator

133.	Groover Runner

134.	Grooving Machine Operator

135.	Guillotine Operator

136.	Guillotine Trimmer

137.	Gum Scoring Machine Operator

138.	Hasher

139.	Hasher Machine Operator

140.	Hasher Operator

141.	Head Insulation Board Saw Operator

142.	Heel Gouger

143.	Hot Die Press Operator

144.	Hot Die-Press Operator

145.	Hot Mill Shearer

146.	Hydraulic Press Operator

147.	Ice Crusher

148.	Ice Cutter

149.	Ice Grinder

150.	Inseam Trimmer

151.	Insert Cutter

152.	Insole Beveler

153.	Insulation Batting Machine Operator

154.	Insulation Cutter

155.	Insulation Cutter and Former

156.	Knife Operator

157.	Lap Cutter

158.	Last Pattern Grader

159.	Lay-Ups Assembler

160.	Leather Carver

161.	Leather Cutter

162.	Leather Heel Breaster

163.	Lens Cutter

164.	Lining Cutter

165.	Link Cutter

166.	Lip-of-Shank Cutter

167.	Loop Cutter

168.	Looper

169.	Machine Cutter

170.	Machine Featheredger and Reducer

171.	Machine Filler Shredder

172.	Machine Heel-Seat Fitter

173.	Machine Joint Cutter

174.	Machine Leather Trimmer

175.	Machine Operator

176.	Machine Operator Slitter Technician

177.	Machine Rough Rounder

178.	Machine Skiver

179.	Machine Splitter

180.	Machine Stonecutter

181.	Machine Stripper-Cutter

182.	Machine Trimmer

183.	Machine Zipper Trimmer

184.	Manufacturing Assistant

185.	Manufacturing Associate

186.	Manufacturing Operator

187.	Mink Slicer

188.	Miter Cutter

189.	Molded Rubber Goods Cutter

190.	Molding Cutter

191.	Mooner

192.	Mottle Lay Up Operator

193.	Mushroom Cutter

194.	Nail Cutter

195.	Narrow Belt Cutter

196.	Nicker

197.	Optical Glass Sawyer

198.	Pad Cutter

199.	Panel Machine Operator

200.	Panel Machine Setter

201.	Paper Box Cutter

202.	Paper Cutter

203.	Paper Cutting Machine Operator

204.	Paper Slitter

205.	Paring Machine Operator

206.	Partition Making Machine Operator

207.	Pattern Cutter

208.	Peeler

209.	Pepper Cutter

210.	Perforating Machine Operator

211.	Pickle Cutter

212.	Pinker

213.	Pinking Machine Operator

214.	Pipe Blanks Cut-Off Saw Operator

215.	Pipe Cutter

216.	Pitting Machine Operator

217.	Plate Shear Operator

218.	Platen Press Operator

219.	Plug Cutter

220.	Plug Cutting Machine Operator

221.	Ply Cutter

222.	Pole-Peeling Machine Operator

223.	Potato Peeler

224.	Powder Cutting Operator

225.	Power Shear Operator

226.	Press Cutter

227.	Presser

228.	Print Cutter

229.	Pulp Beater

230.	Quartz Cutter

231.	Quartz Mounter

232.	Rag Cutting Machine Tender

233.	Rawhide Trimmer

234.	Ream Cutter

235.	Record Cutter

236.	Refractory Grinder Operator

237.	Ripper

238.	Ripshear Operator

239.	Rock Cutter

240.	Rock Splitter

241.	Roll Cutter

242.	Roll Sheeting Cutter

243.	Roll Slicing Machine Tender

244.	Roll-Up Guider Operator

245.	Rope Cutter

246.	Rotary Cutter

247.	Rotary Cutter Operator

248.	Rotary Machine Operator

249.	Rotary Operator

250.	Round Corner Cutter Operator

251.	Rounder

252.	Rounding Machine Operator

253.	Rubber Cutter

254.	Rubber Cutting Machine Tender

255.	Rubber Splicer

256.	Rubber Trimmer

257.	Saddle Cutter

258.	Saddle Stitcher Operator

259.	Saddler

260.	Sample Book Maker

261.	Sample Box Maker

262.	Sample Cutter

263.	Sample Sawyer

264.	Saw Operator

265.	Sawyer

266.	Scabbler

267.	Scaling Machine Operator

268.	Scroll Shear Operator

269.	Seed Potato Cutter

270.	Shade Cutter

271.	Shaping Machine Operator

272.	Shaving Machine Operator

273.	Shear Operator

274.	Shear Setter

275.	Shearer

276.	Shearing Machine Feeder

277.	Shearing Machine Operator

278.	Shearing Machine Tender

279.	Sheet Taker

280.	Sheeter

281.	Sheeter Operator

282.	Shredder

283.	Shredder Tender

284.	Sink Cutter

285.	Sizing Machine Tender

286.	Ski Top Trimmer

287.	Skiver

288.	Skiver Operator

289.	Slasher

290.	Slate Cutter

291.	Slate Trimmer

292.	Slice Plug Cutter Operator

293.	Slicing Machine Operator

294.	Slicing Machine Operator/Tender

295.	Slitter

296.	Slitter Cut Off Operator

297.	Slitter-Scorer

298.	Slitter-Scorer-Cut-Off Operator

299.	Slitting Machine Operator

300.	Slotter Operator

301.	Smoking Tobacco Cutter Operator

302.	Splitter Operator

303.	Splitter Tender

304.	Splitting Machine Operator

305.	Square Shear Operator

306.	Squaring Shear Operator

307.	Stem Cutter

308.	Stock Cutter

309.	Stock Layer

310.	Stone Circular Sawyer

311.	Stone Driller

312.	Stone Gang Sawyer

313.	Stone Lathe Operator

314.	Stone Sawyer

315.	Stone Splitter

316.	Stone Trimmer

317.	Straight Knife Machine Cutter

318.	Strap Cutting Machine Operator

319.	Strip Cutter

320.	Strip Cutting Machine Operator

321.	Stripper

322.	Sugar Chipper Machine Operator

323.	Tablet Machine Operator

324.	Tablet Making Machine Operator

325.	Tack Cutter

326.	Tape Cutter

327.	Tenoner Operator

328.	Three Knife Trimmer

329.	Threshing Operator

330.	Tile Power Shear Operator

331.	Tip Cutter

332.	Tire Regrooving Machine Operator

333.	Tobacco Cutter

334.	Top Cutter

335.	Tread Cutter

336.	Trimmer

337.	Trimmer Machine Operator

338.	Trimmer Operator

339.	Trimming Cutter

340.	Trimming Machine Operator

341.	Trimming Operator

342.	Tube Cutter

343.	Tube Cutter Operator

344.	Tube Sizer and Cutter Operator

345.	Tube Sizer Operator

346.	Tube Skiver

347.	Tuber Machine Cutter

348.	Type Cutter

349.	Umbrella Cutter

350.	Unhairer

351.	Unhairing Machine Operator

352.	Unishear Operator

353.	V Belt Skiver

354.	V Groove Cutter

355.	Vegetable Cutter

356.	Vibrator Operator

357.	Warehouse Attendant

358.	Washer Engineer

359.	Watch Crystal Cutter

360.	Wax Cutter

361.	Welt Cutter

362.	Width Stripper

363.	Winder Operator

364.	Window Cutter

365.	Window Shade Cutter

366.	Wire Sawyer

367.	Wire Turning Machine Operator

368.	Woodwind Reeds Cutter

369.	Zipper Cutter

Job Tasks

	Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring devices such as rulers, micrometers, or scales. Weigh finished products. Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.

	Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material. Operate cutting equipment.

	Stack and sort cut material for packaging, further processing, or shipping, according to types and sizes of material. Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading. Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.

	Review work orders, blueprints, specifications, or job samples to determine components, settings, and adjustments for cutting and slicing machines. Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.

	Type instructions on computer keyboards, push buttons to activate computer programs, or manually set cutting guides, clamps, and knives. Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications. Enter commands, instructions, or specifications into equipment.

	Remove defective or substandard materials from machines, and readjust machine components so that products meet standards. Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications. Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.

	Press buttons, pull levers, or depress pedals to start and operate cutting and slicing machines. Operate cutting equipment.

	Adjust machine controls to alter position, alignment, speed, or pressure. Operate cutting equipment.

	Maintain production records, such as quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced. Record operational or production data.

	Monitor operation of cutting or slicing machines to detect malfunctions or to determine whether supplies need replenishment. Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.

	Start machines to verify setups, and make any necessary adjustments. Conduct test runs of production equipment. Operate cutting equipment.

	Remove completed materials or products from cutting or slicing machines, and stack or store them for additional processing. Stack finished items for further processing or shipment. Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.

	Operate cranes, or signal crane operators to position or remove stone from cars or saw beds. Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

	Select and install machine components such as cutting blades, rollers, and templates, according to specifications, using hand tools. Select production equipment according to product specifications. Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.

	Position stock along cutting lines, or against stops on beds of scoring or cutting machines. Position raw materials on processing or production equipment.

	Feed stock into cutting machines, onto conveyors, or under cutting blades, by threading, guiding, pushing, or turning handwheels. Feed materials or products into or through equipment.

	Start pumps to circulate water and abrasives onto blades or cables during cutting. Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids.

	Change or replace saw blades, cables, cutter heads, and grinding wheels, using hand tools. Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment. Replace worn equipment components.

	Mark cutting lines or identifying information on stock, using marking pencils, rulers, or scribes. Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information. Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.

	Turn cranks or press buttons to activate winches that move cars under sawing cables or saw frames. Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

	Position width gauge blocks between blades, and level blades and insert wedges into frames to secure blades to frames. Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications. Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.

	Direct workers on cutting teams. Direct operational or production activities.

	Tighten pulleys or add abrasives to maintain cutting speeds. Operate cutting equipment.

	Move stock or scrap to and from machines manually, or by using carts, handtrucks, or lift trucks. Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.

	Clean and lubricate cutting machines, conveyors, blades, saws, or knives, using steam hoses, scrapers, brushes, or oil cans. Clean production equipment. Lubricate production equipment.

	Cut stock manually to prepare for machine cutting, using tools such as knives, cleavers, handsaws, or hammers and chisels. Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.

	Sharpen cutting blades, knives, or saws, using files, bench grinders, or honing stones. Operate grinding equipment. Sharpen cutting or grinding tools.

	Wash stones, using water hoses. Clean materials to prepare them for production.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

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