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Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders - 51-9032.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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
Cutter Operator
Cutting Pressman
Die Cutter Operator
Flat Cutter

Machine Operator
Paper Cutter
Sheeter
Skiver Operator
Slitter

SOC Occupation Groups

51-0000	Production Occupations
51-9000	Other Production Occupations
51-9030	Cutting Workers
51-9032.00	Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Related Occupations

51-4023.00	Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, 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
51-4035.00	Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4081.00	Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-6062.00	Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-7041.00	Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
51-7042.00	Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
51-9191.00	Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
51-9196.00	Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Tasks

Adjust machine controls to alter position, alignment, speed, or pressure.
Change or replace saw blades, cables, cutter heads, and grinding wheels, using hand tools.
Clean and lubricate cutting machines, conveyors, blades, saws, or knives, using steam hoses, scrapers, brushes, or oil cans.
Cut stock manually to prepare for machine cutting, using tools such as knives, cleavers, handsaws, or hammers and chisels.
Direct workers on cutting teams.
Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring devices, such as rulers, micrometers, or scales.
Feed stock into cutting machines, onto conveyors, or under cutting blades, by threading, guiding, pushing, or turning handwheels.
Maintain production records, such as quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
Mark cutting lines or identifying information on stock, using marking pencils, rulers, or scribes.
Monitor operation of cutting or slicing machines to detect malfunctions or to determine whether supplies need replenishment.
Move stock or scrap to and from machines manually, or by using carts, handtrucks, or lift trucks.
Operate cranes, or signal crane operators to position or remove stone from cars or saw beds.
Position stock along cutting lines, or against stops on beds of scoring or cutting machines.
Position width gauge blocks between blades, and level blades and insert wedges into frames to secure blades to frames.
Press buttons, pull levers, or depress pedals to start and operate cutting and slicing machines.
Remove completed materials or products from cutting or slicing machines, and stack or store them for additional processing.
Remove defective or substandard materials from machines, and readjust machine components so that products meet standards.
Review work orders, blueprints, specifications, or job samples to determine components, settings, and adjustments for cutting and slicing machines.
Select and install machine components, such as cutting blades, rollers, and templates, according to specifications, using hand tools.
Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material.
Sharpen cutting blades, knives, or saws, using files, bench grinders, or honing stones.
Stack and sort cut material for packaging, further processing, or shipping, according to types and sizes of material.
Start machines to verify setups, and make any necessary adjustments.
Start pumps to circulate water and abrasives onto blades or cables during cutting.
Tighten pulleys or add abrasives to maintain cutting speeds.
Turn cranks or press buttons to activate winches that move cars under sawing cables or saw frames.
Type instructions on computer keyboards, push buttons to activate computer programs, or manually set cutting guides, clamps, and knives.
Wash stones, using water hoses.

Detailed Work Activities

Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids.
Clean materials to prepare them for production.
Clean production equipment.
Conduct test runs of production equipment.
Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
Direct operational or production activities.
Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
Enter commands, instructions, or specifications into equipment.
Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
Lubricate production equipment.
Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
Operate cutting equipment.
Operate grinding equipment.
Position raw materials on processing or production equipment.
Record operational or production data.
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
Replace worn equipment components.
Select production equipment according to product specifications.
Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
Set equipment guides, stops, spacers, or other fixtures.
Sharpen cutting or grinding tools.
Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.
Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.
Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
Weigh finished products.