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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.

Primary Directive

Ensure precise cutting and trimming of materials to meet specifications.

Execution Steps
  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.

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