Median Annual Wage: $25,590
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (44%); Some college, no degree (27%); Less than high school diploma (20%)
Projected Growth: Decline (-3% or lower)
Related Job Titles: Machine Operator; Cutter; Cutter Operator; Press Operator; Fabric Cutter; Spreader; CNC Cutting Operator (Computer Numerical Control Cutting Operator); Die Cut Operator; Laser Operator; Spread Cutter
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders.
More Production Careers
- 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.
- Adjust cutting techniques to types of fabrics and styles of garments.
- Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.
- Adjust machine controls, such as heating mechanisms, tensions, or speeds, to produce specified products.
- Confer with coworkers to obtain information about orders, processes, or problems.
- Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine whether machines require adjustment.
- Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.
- Record information about work completed and machine settings.
- Clean, oil, and lubricate machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oilcans, and grease guns.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders.
- Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Source: O*NET OnLine information for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders.
