Cutters & Trimmers, Hand
Also called: Cloth Cutter, Leather Cutter, Offline Cutter, Trimmer
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Mark or discard items with defects such as spots, stains, scars, snags, chips, scratches, or unacceptable shapes or finishes.
- Trim excess material or cut threads off finished products, such as cutting loose ends of plastic off a manufactured toy for a smoother finish.
- Cut, shape, and trim materials, such as textiles, food, glass, stone, and metal, using knives, scissors, and other hand tools, portable power tools, or bench-mounted tools.
Knowledge
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Integrity
- Achievement/Effort
- Independence
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
Education
no high school diploma/GED or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Job Outlook
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$30,230
$23,240
$47,680
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