Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Occupation Details

General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

The main tasks and work activities of Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders are to weigh finished products, measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, operate cutting equipment, stack finished items for further processing or shipment. In general, for the Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, operation Monitoring, operation and Control, quality Control Analysis, monitoring and other 6 skills are required.

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Job Description
Education	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related Experience	Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Example	These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.

The following chart shows the education/training levels for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders jobs. 55.36% of Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 4.91% of Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders have Post-Secondary Certificate.

Less than a High School Diploma

38.14%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

55.36%

Post-Secondary Certificate

4.91%

Some College Courses

1.29%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

0.00%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

0.30%

Tasks and Work Activities of Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

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

Controlling Machines and ProcessesUsing either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Handling and Moving ObjectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMonitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Performing General Physical ActivitiesPerforming physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialInspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Training and Teaching OthersIdentifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsIdentifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Weigh finished products.
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
Operate cutting equipment.
Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.
Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.
Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
Enter commands, instructions, or specifications into equipment.
Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.
Record operational or production data.
Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
Conduct test runs of production equipment.
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
Select production equipment according to product specifications.
Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
Lubricate production equipment.
Clean production equipment.
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
Feed materials or products into or through equipment.
Position raw materials on processing or production equipment.

Skills and Abilities for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Operation MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Operation and ControlControlling operations of equipment or systems.
Quality Control AnalysisConducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
TroubleshootingDetermining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Equipment MaintenancePerforming routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
CoordinationAdjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Near VisionThe ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Control PrecisionThe ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Finger DexterityThe ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Arm-Hand SteadinessThe ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Problem SensitivityThe ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Manual DexterityThe ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Oral ComprehensionThe ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
VisualizationThe ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Reaction TimeThe ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Multilimb CoordinationThe ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Selective AttentionThe ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Rate ControlThe ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Information OrderingThe ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Deductive ReasoningThe ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Extent FlexibilityThe ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Trunk StrengthThe ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
Static StrengthThe ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Perceptual SpeedThe ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Category FlexibilityThe ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Depth PerceptionThe ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.

Automatic lathe or chucking machinee.g. Automatic chucking machines
Bench grindere.g. Benchtop grinders
Boring machinese.g. Boring mills
Cleaning brushese.g. Cleaning brushes
Cleaning scraperse.g. Cleaning scrapers
Milling machinese.g. Computer numerically controlled CNC cutting machines
Belt conveyorse.g. Conveyor belt systems
Power sawse.g. Cutoff saws
Bench scalese.g. Digital bench scales
Caliperse.g. Digital calipers
Micrometerse.g. Digital micrometers
Cold chiselse.g. Flat cold chisels
Drill press or radial drille.g. Floor-mounted drill presses
Commercial use food slicerse.g. Food slicing machines
Forkliftse.g. Forklifts
Metal shearing machinee.g. Guillotines
Sawse.g. Handsaws
Sharpening stones or tools or kitse.g. Honing stones
Hydraulic shearse.g. Hydraulic cutters
Jib cranee.g. I-beam jib cranes

Production and ProcessingKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Occupation Detailed Description

Tasks and Work Activities of Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Skills and Abilities for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders