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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-9031.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Cutters and Trimmers, Hand

Use hand tools or hand-held power tools to cut and trim a variety of manufactured items, such as carpet, fabric, stone, glass, or rubber.

What this job is about

Ensure precise cutting and trimming of materials to meet specifications.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Read work orders

    Review work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut.

  2. 2

    Prepare materials for cutting

    Unroll, lay out, and attach materials on cutting tables or machines.

  3. 3

    Mark cutting lines

    Use squares, rules, and straightedges to mark cutting lines around patterns or templates.

  4. 4

    Cut and trim materials

    Cut, shape, and trim materials using appropriate hand tools and power tools.

  5. 5

    Clean and polish finished items

    Buff or polish finished items using grinders, brushes, and cleaning solutions.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.