- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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.
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Control Precision, Finger Dexterity, and Reaction Time. Cutters and Trimmers, Hand are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Education and Training, Production and Processing, and Mathematics and are skilled at Monitoring and Reading Comprehension.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Getting Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Training and Teaching Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Processing Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Coaching and Developing Others
Developing and Building Teams
Assisting and Caring for Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Thinking Creatively
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Performing Administrative Activities
Scheduling Work and Activities
Analyzing Data or Information
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Control Precision
Finger Dexterity
Reaction Time
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Near Vision
Manual Dexterity
Category Flexibility
Selective Attention
Visual Color Discrimination
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Multilimb Coordination
Problem Sensitivity
Information Ordering
Static Strength
Far Vision
Deductive Reasoning
Extent Flexibility
Speech Recognition
Inductive Reasoning
Visualization
Perceptual Speed
Speech Clarity
Flexibility of Closure
Trunk Strength
Rate Control
Written Expression
Auditory Attention
Hearing Sensitivity
Gross Body Coordination
Wrist-Finger Speed
Fluency of Ideas
Time Sharing
Response Orientation
Speed of Limb Movement
Depth Perception
Stamina
Dynamic Strength
Originality
Memorization
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
Glare Sensitivity
Speed of Closure
Gross Body Equilibrium
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Education and Training
Production and Processing
Mathematics
Administration and Management
Engineering and Technology
Physics
Transportation
Mechanical
Design
Chemistry
Customer and Personal Service
Personnel and Human Resources
Sales and Marketing
Food Production
Clerical
Communications and Media
Building and Construction
Law and Government
Psychology
Economics and Accounting
Fine Arts
English Language
Public Safety and Security
Computers and Electronics
Telecommunications
Wages
Illinois
$33,270
New York
$32,450
Michigan
$30,900
Colorado
$30,690
Vermont
$30,060
New Hampshire
$29,230
Minnesota
$29,090
North Carolina
$28,330
Arkansas
$28,050
Kentucky
$27,750
Wisconsin
$26,890
Washington
$26,660
Arizona
$26,630
Nevada
$26,170
Mississippi
$25,840
Missouri
$25,820
Virginia
$25,800
Ohio
$25,740
Tennessee
$25,670
Maryland
$25,230
Massachusetts
$24,870
Kansas
$24,450
Iowa
$24,420
Indiana
$24,270
South Carolina
$24,160
Nebraska
$24,140
West Virginia
$23,670
Pennsylvania
$23,470
Alabama
$22,990
Florida
$22,850
California
$22,600
Georgia
$22,480
Oklahoma
$22,230
South Dakota
$21,770
New Jersey
$20,840
Idaho
$20,300
Texas
$20,120
Utah
$19,930
Oregon
$19,680
Connecticut
$19,180
Rhode Island
$18,730
Puerto Rico
$17,890
Skills
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Time Management
Active Listening
Social Perceptiveness
Judgment and Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Coordination
Operation Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Writing
Instructing
Quality Control Analysis
Management of Personnel Resources
Active Learning
Operation and Control
Negotiation
Persuasion
Service Orientation
Troubleshooting
Learning Strategies
Mathematics
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Independence
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Stress Tolerance
Cooperation
Independence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Self Control
Initiative
Integrity
Persistence
Innovation
Leadership
Achievement/Effort
Analytical Thinking
Concern for Others
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Contaminants
Work With Work Group or Team
Frequency of Decision Making
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Coordinate or Lead Others
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Freedom to Make Decisions
Contact With Others
Consequence of Error
Level of Competition
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Walking and Running
Degree of Automation
Deal With External Customers
Letters and Memos
Physical Proximity
Duration of Typical Work Week
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Sitting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Electronic Mail
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Work Schedules
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Outdoors, Under Cover
Telephone
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Walking and Running
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Time Pressure
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Frequency of Decision Making
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Telephone
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
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.
Separate materials or products according to size, weight, type, condition, color, or shade.
Mark identification numbers, trademarks, grades, marketing data, sizes, or model numbers on products.
Read work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut.
Count or weigh and bundle items.
- Importance Supplemental-
Mark cutting lines around patterns or templates, or follow layout points, using squares, rules, and straightedges, and chalk, pencils, or scribes.
Unroll, lay out, attach, or mount materials or items on cutting tables or machines.
Stack cut items and load them on racks or conveyors or onto trucks.
Fold or shape materials before or after cutting them.
Clean, treat, buff, or polish finished items, using grinders, brushes, chisels, and cleaning solutions and polishing materials.
Position templates or measure materials to locate specified points of cuts or to obtain maximum yields, using rules, scales, or patterns.
Replace or sharpen dulled cutting tools such as saws.
Route items to provide cutouts for parts, using portable routers, grinders, and hand tools.
Lower table-mounted cutters such as knife blades, cutting wheels, or saws to cut items to specified sizes.
Adjust guides and stops to control depths and widths of cuts.
Transport items to work or storage areas, using carts.
- Relevance of Task Core-
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.
Separate materials or products according to size, weight, type, condition, color, or shade.
Count or weigh and bundle items.
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.
Mark identification numbers, trademarks, grades, marketing data, sizes, or model numbers on products.
Read work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Route items to provide cutouts for parts, using portable routers, grinders, and hand tools.
Stack cut items and load them on racks or conveyors or onto trucks.
Unroll, lay out, attach, or mount materials or items on cutting tables or machines.
Replace or sharpen dulled cutting tools such as saws.
Clean, treat, buff, or polish finished items, using grinders, brushes, chisels, and cleaning solutions and polishing materials.
Transport items to work or storage areas, using carts.
Lower table-mounted cutters such as knife blades, cutting wheels, or saws to cut items to specified sizes.
Position templates or measure materials to locate specified points of cuts or to obtain maximum yields, using rules, scales, or patterns.
Fold or shape materials before or after cutting them.
Mark cutting lines around patterns or templates, or follow layout points, using squares, rules, and straightedges, and chalk, pencils, or scribes.
Adjust guides and stops to control depths and widths of cuts.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Read work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut.
Separate materials or products according to size, weight, type, condition, color, or shade.
Mark or discard items with defects such as spots, stains, scars, snags, chips, scratches, or unacceptable shapes or finishes.
Mark identification numbers, trademarks, grades, marketing data, sizes, or model numbers on products.
Count or weigh and bundle items.
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.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Replace or sharpen dulled cutting tools such as saws.
Stack cut items and load them on racks or conveyors or onto trucks.
Route items to provide cutouts for parts, using portable routers, grinders, and hand tools.
Clean, treat, buff, or polish finished items, using grinders, brushes, chisels, and cleaning solutions and polishing materials.
Lower table-mounted cutters such as knife blades, cutting wheels, or saws to cut items to specified sizes.
Adjust guides and stops to control depths and widths of cuts.
Unroll, lay out, attach, or mount materials or items on cutting tables or machines.
Position templates or measure materials to locate specified points of cuts or to obtain maximum yields, using rules, scales, or patterns.
Transport items to work or storage areas, using carts.
Mark cutting lines around patterns or templates, or follow layout points, using squares, rules, and straightedges, and chalk, pencils, or scribes.
Fold or shape materials before or after cutting them.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
Trim excess material or cut threads off finished products, such as cutting loose ends of plastic off a manufactured toy for a smoother finish.
Mark or discard items with defects such as spots, stains, scars, snags, chips, scratches, or unacceptable shapes or finishes.
Count or weigh and bundle items.
Mark identification numbers, trademarks, grades, marketing data, sizes, or model numbers on products.
Read work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut.
Separate materials or products according to size, weight, type, condition, color, or shade.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Stack cut items and load them on racks or conveyors or onto trucks.
Unroll, lay out, attach, or mount materials or items on cutting tables or machines.
Mark cutting lines around patterns or templates, or follow layout points, using squares, rules, and straightedges, and chalk, pencils, or scribes.
Position templates or measure materials to locate specified points of cuts or to obtain maximum yields, using rules, scales, or patterns.
Route items to provide cutouts for parts, using portable routers, grinders, and hand tools.
Clean, treat, buff, or polish finished items, using grinders, brushes, chisels, and cleaning solutions and polishing materials.
Adjust guides and stops to control depths and widths of cuts.
Fold or shape materials before or after cutting them.
Transport items to work or storage areas, using carts.
Lower table-mounted cutters such as knife blades, cutting wheels, or saws to cut items to specified sizes.
Replace or sharpen dulled cutting tools such as saws.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Mark identification numbers, trademarks, grades, marketing data, sizes, or model numbers on products.
Trim excess material or cut threads off finished products, such as cutting loose ends of plastic off a manufactured toy for a smoother finish.
Count or weigh and bundle items.
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.
Read work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut.
Mark or discard items with defects such as spots, stains, scars, snags, chips, scratches, or unacceptable shapes or finishes.
Separate materials or products according to size, weight, type, condition, color, or shade.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Replace or sharpen dulled cutting tools such as saws.
Lower table-mounted cutters such as knife blades, cutting wheels, or saws to cut items to specified sizes.
Fold or shape materials before or after cutting them.
Route items to provide cutouts for parts, using portable routers, grinders, and hand tools.
Clean, treat, buff, or polish finished items, using grinders, brushes, chisels, and cleaning solutions and polishing materials.
Transport items to work or storage areas, using carts.
Adjust guides and stops to control depths and widths of cuts.
Stack cut items and load them on racks or conveyors or onto trucks.
Mark cutting lines around patterns or templates, or follow layout points, using squares, rules, and straightedges, and chalk, pencils, or scribes.
Position templates or measure materials to locate specified points of cuts or to obtain maximum yields, using rules, scales, or patterns.
Unroll, lay out, attach, or mount materials or items on cutting tables or machines.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Separate materials or products according to size, weight, type, condition, color, or shade.
Count or weigh and bundle items.
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.
Mark identification numbers, trademarks, grades, marketing data, sizes, or model numbers on products.
Trim excess material or cut threads off finished products, such as cutting loose ends of plastic off a manufactured toy for a smoother finish.
Mark or discard items with defects such as spots, stains, scars, snags, chips, scratches, or unacceptable shapes or finishes.
Read work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Route items to provide cutouts for parts, using portable routers, grinders, and hand tools.
Replace or sharpen dulled cutting tools such as saws.
Lower table-mounted cutters such as knife blades, cutting wheels, or saws to cut items to specified sizes.
Fold or shape materials before or after cutting them.
Unroll, lay out, attach, or mount materials or items on cutting tables or machines.
Clean, treat, buff, or polish finished items, using grinders, brushes, chisels, and cleaning solutions and polishing materials.
Transport items to work or storage areas, using carts.
Position templates or measure materials to locate specified points of cuts or to obtain maximum yields, using rules, scales, or patterns.
Adjust guides and stops to control depths and widths of cuts.
Mark cutting lines around patterns or templates, or follow layout points, using squares, rules, and straightedges, and chalk, pencils, or scribes.
Stack cut items and load them on racks or conveyors or onto trucks.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
Trim excess material or cut threads off finished products, such as cutting loose ends of plastic off a manufactured toy for a smoother finish.
Separate materials or products according to size, weight, type, condition, color, or shade.
Count or weigh and bundle items.
Mark identification numbers, trademarks, grades, marketing data, sizes, or model numbers on products.
Read work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut.
Mark or discard items with defects such as spots, stains, scars, snags, chips, scratches, or unacceptable shapes or finishes.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Replace or sharpen dulled cutting tools such as saws.
Position templates or measure materials to locate specified points of cuts or to obtain maximum yields, using rules, scales, or patterns.
Stack cut items and load them on racks or conveyors or onto trucks.
Fold or shape materials before or after cutting them.
Clean, treat, buff, or polish finished items, using grinders, brushes, chisels, and cleaning solutions and polishing materials.
Mark cutting lines around patterns or templates, or follow layout points, using squares, rules, and straightedges, and chalk, pencils, or scribes.
Adjust guides and stops to control depths and widths of cuts.
Transport items to work or storage areas, using carts.
Route items to provide cutouts for parts, using portable routers, grinders, and hand tools.
Lower table-mounted cutters such as knife blades, cutting wheels, or saws to cut items to specified sizes.
Unroll, lay out, attach, or mount materials or items on cutting tables or machines.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Mark identification numbers, trademarks, grades, marketing data, sizes, or model numbers on products.
Separate materials or products according to size, weight, type, condition, color, or shade.
Count or weigh and bundle items.
Read work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut.
Mark or discard items with defects such as spots, stains, scars, snags, chips, scratches, or unacceptable shapes or finishes.
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.
Trim excess material or cut threads off finished products, such as cutting loose ends of plastic off a manufactured toy for a smoother finish.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Fold or shape materials before or after cutting them.
Transport items to work or storage areas, using carts.
Unroll, lay out, attach, or mount materials or items on cutting tables or machines.
Clean, treat, buff, or polish finished items, using grinders, brushes, chisels, and cleaning solutions and polishing materials.
Position templates or measure materials to locate specified points of cuts or to obtain maximum yields, using rules, scales, or patterns.
Lower table-mounted cutters such as knife blades, cutting wheels, or saws to cut items to specified sizes.
Mark cutting lines around patterns or templates, or follow layout points, using squares, rules, and straightedges, and chalk, pencils, or scribes.
Route items to provide cutouts for parts, using portable routers, grinders, and hand tools.
Stack cut items and load them on racks or conveyors or onto trucks.
Adjust guides and stops to control depths and widths of cuts.
Replace or sharpen dulled cutting tools such as saws.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Count or weigh and bundle items.
Mark or discard items with defects such as spots, stains, scars, snags, chips, scratches, or unacceptable shapes or finishes.
Mark identification numbers, trademarks, grades, marketing data, sizes, or model numbers on products.
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.
Read work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut.
Separate materials or products according to size, weight, type, condition, color, or shade.
Trim excess material or cut threads off finished products, such as cutting loose ends of plastic off a manufactured toy for a smoother finish.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Adjust guides and stops to control depths and widths of cuts.
Mark cutting lines around patterns or templates, or follow layout points, using squares, rules, and straightedges, and chalk, pencils, or scribes.
Position templates or measure materials to locate specified points of cuts or to obtain maximum yields, using rules, scales, or patterns.
Transport items to work or storage areas, using carts.
Fold or shape materials before or after cutting them.
Unroll, lay out, attach, or mount materials or items on cutting tables or machines.
Stack cut items and load them on racks or conveyors or onto trucks.
Clean, treat, buff, or polish finished items, using grinders, brushes, chisels, and cleaning solutions and polishing materials.
Replace or sharpen dulled cutting tools such as saws.
Route items to provide cutouts for parts, using portable routers, grinders, and hand tools.
Lower table-mounted cutters such as knife blades, cutting wheels, or saws to cut items to specified sizes.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses