National

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

Sample of reported job titles: Cutter Operator, Cutter, Machine Operator, Paper Cutter, Skiver Operator, Die Cutter Operator, Slitter, Cutting Pressman, Flat Cutter, Sheeter

Tasks

• Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring devices such as rulers, micrometers, or scales.
• Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material.
• Stack and sort cut material for packaging, further processing, or shipping, according to types and sizes of material.
• Review work orders, blueprints, specifications, or job samples to determine components, settings, and adjustments for cutting and slicing machines.
• Type instructions on computer keyboards, push buttons to activate computer programs, or manually set cutting guides, clamps, and knives.
• Remove defective or substandard materials from machines, and readjust machine components so that products meet standards.
• Press buttons, pull levers, or depress pedals to start and operate cutting and slicing machines.
• Adjust machine controls to alter position, alignment, speed, or pressure.
• Maintain production records, such as quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
• Monitor operation of cutting or slicing machines to detect malfunctions or to determine whether supplies need replenishment.

51-4011.00	Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
51-4031.00	Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4033.00	Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4072.00	Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4081.00	Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4122.00	Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-4191.00	Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-7041.00	Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
51-7042.00	Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
51-9191.00	Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders