Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
What is a Cutters and Trimmers, Hand?
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand are skilled workers responsible for cutting, trimming, and finishing a variety of materials including cloth, paper, or leather by hand. They utilize various tools such as scissors, knives, or blades to achieve accurate cuts based on specified dimensions or patterns. Their work is crucial in various industries, particularly in textiles and garment manufacturing, where precision and attention to detail are essential for creating high-quality products. These professionals often review specifications, take measurements, and ensure that their cuts are clean to maintain the integrity of the material being worked on. After cutting, they may also perform finishing tasks such as trimming excess material, removing threads, or ensuring edges are neat. Their ability to work meticulously and their understanding of different materials help ensure that the final product meets the required standards and expectations.
Tasks
- 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.
- Position templates or measure materials to locate specified points of cuts or to obtain maximum yields, using rules, scales, or patterns.
- Read work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut.
Technology Skills
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Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
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Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
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Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
Tools Used
- Razor knives
- Saws
- Rotary paper or fabric cutter
- Metal cutters
- Power saws
Knowledge
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Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Skills
Abilities
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Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Information Ordering
The 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).
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Category Flexibility
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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Less than high school diploma
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High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
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Some college, no degree
Work Activities
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Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
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Performing General Physical Activities
Performing 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 materials.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Detailed Work Activities
- Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
- Trim excess material from workpieces.
- Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
- Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators.
- Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces.
Work Interests
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$28770.0 - $54350.0
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. : Below Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.