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Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Also known as: Automatic Die Cutting Machine Operator, Automatic Label Cutting and Folding Machine Operator, Band and Cuff Cutter, Band Cutter, Band Saw Operator, Barrel Drum Cutter, Bedspread Cutter, Bias Cutting Machine Operator, Binding Cutter, Blanket Cutting Machine Operator

Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School20%
High School Diploma44%
Some College9%
Post-Secondary Certificate27%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None34%
Up to 1 month2%
1-3 months9%
3-6 months3%
6 months - 1 year10%
1-2 years32%
4-6 years1%
Over 10 years9%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None1%
Up to 1 month10%
1-3 months29%
3-6 months12%
6 months - 1 year18%
1-2 years28%
4-6 years1%

How AI Impacts Each Task

19 tasks analyzed

Place patterns on top of layers of fabric and cut fabric following patterns, using electric or manual knives, cutters, or computer numerically controlled cutting devices.

Notify supervisors of mechanical malfunctions.

Repair or replace worn or defective parts or components, using hand tools.

Adjust cutting techniques to types of fabrics and styles of garments.

Operate machines to cut multiple layers of fabric into parts for articles such as canvas goods, house furnishings, garments, hats, or stuffed toys.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailDependabilityCooperationIntegritySelf ControlStress TolerancePersistenceAnalytical ThinkingIndependenceAdaptability/FlexibilityInitiativeInnovation

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$37,940

per year

Mean Wage

$38,500

per year

Employment

9K

workers

Wage Range

$27,230 - $49,080

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$27,230Median: $37,940$49,080
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This occupation has 19 tasks in the database and is queued for the next scoring run. Risk scores, protective factors, and skill gaps will appear once the assessment completes.