Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Automated Cutting Machine Operator; CNC Cutting Operator (Computer Numerical Control Cutting Operator); Cutter; Cutter Operator; Die Cut Operator; Fabric Cutter; Laser Operator; Spread Cutter; Spreader; Textile Slitting Machine Operator

Tasks

• Inspect products to ensure that the quality standards and specifications are met.
• 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.
• Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.
• Adjust machine controls, such as heating mechanisms, tensions, or speeds, to produce specified products.
• Record information about work completed and machine settings.
• Notify supervisors of mechanical malfunctions.
• Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.
• Confer with coworkers to obtain information about orders, processes, or problems.
• Repair or replace worn or defective parts or components, using hand tools.
• Clean, oil, and lubricate machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oilcans, and grease guns.

Knowledge

• Production and Processing

Skills

• Monitoring
• Active Listening
• Speaking

Abilities

• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Information Ordering
• Manual Dexterity
• Problem Sensitivity
• Selective Attention
• Finger Dexterity
• Control Precision
• Multilimb Coordination
• Reaction Time
• Static Strength
• Trunk Strength
• Near Vision
• Auditory Attention
• Oral Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Deductive Reasoning
• Category Flexibility
• Perceptual Speed
• Visualization
• Response Orientation
• Rate Control
• Depth Perception
• Speech Clarity