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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-9032.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

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

What this job is about

Set up and operate cutting and slicing machines efficiently.

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

    Review work orders and specifications

    Examine work orders, blueprints, and job samples to determine machine settings.

  2. 2

    Set up cutting machines

    Select and install necessary machine components like blades and rollers.

  3. 3

    Operate cutting machines

    Press buttons and pull levers to start and monitor machine operations.

  4. 4

    Inspect and adjust outputs

    Examine cut materials for quality and make adjustments as needed.

  5. 5

    Maintain production records

    Document quantities and types of materials produced for tracking purposes.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordSAP software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — SAL