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“Laser Print Operator” will almost certainly be replaced by robots.
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Job Description
Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 51-6062.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 27,860.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 13.00
- Currently, there are 15,040 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders”.
Also Known As…
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
- Spreader
- Spread Cutter
- Press Operator
- Machine Operator
- Laser Operator
- Fabric Cutter
- Die Cut Operator
- Cutter Operator
- Cutter
- CNC Cutting Operator (Computer Numerical Control Cutting Operator)
- Wiping Cloth Cutter
- Window Shade Cutter and Mounter
- Welt Trimming Machine Operator
- Welt Cutter
- Vinyl Cutter
- Velvet Cutter
- Valance Cutter
- Upper Cutter
- Upholstery Cutter
- Twill Cutter
- Tube Laser Operator
- Trimming Machine Operator
- Trimmer Machine Operator
- Trim Master Operator
- Thread Cutter Tender
- Textile Slitting Machine Operator
- Textile Machine Operator
- Tab Cutter
- Synthetic Cloth Binding Cutter
- Sweatband Separator
- Swatch Cutter
- Stripping Cutter and Winder
- Strip Winder
- Strip Cutting Machine Operator
- Staple Cutter
- Splitter Operator
- Sliver Cutter
- Slitting Machine Operator
- Silker
- Silk Trimmer
- Shoe Cutter
- Shearing Machine Operator
- Shearing Machine Feeder
- Shear Tender
- Shear Grinder Operator
- Section Cutter
- Scalloper
- Scallop Cutter
- Scallop Binder
- Rug Cutter
- Rounding Machine Operator
- Rotary Cutter Operator
- Rotary Cutter
- Rib Cutter
- Rag Shredder
- Rag Cutting Machine Operator
- Rag Cutter
- Plush Cutter
- Pinking Machine Operator
- Pillowcase Cutter
- Perforating Machine Operator
- Metallic Yarn Slitting Machine Operator
- Mechanic
- Manufacturing Operator
- Manufacturing Associate
- Manufacturing Assistant
- Machine Trimmer
- Machine Scallop Cutter
- Machine Cloth Trimmer
- Lining Cutter
- Leather Cutter
- Laser Set Up Operator
- Laser Cutter
- Lace Cutter
- Label Pinker
- Knife Cutter
- Industrial Fabric Cutter
- Hat Cutter
- Glove Cutter
- Fur Cutting Machine Operator
- Felt Cutting Machine Operator
- Felt Cutter
- Fabrics and Material Cutter
- Embroidery Cutter
- Embroidery Assistant
- Electric Knife Operator
- Electric Cutter Operator
- Drapery Cutter
- Die Cutting Machine Operator
- Die Cutter
- Cutting Machine Fixer
- Curtain Cutter
- Cuff Cutter
- Cropper
- Corduroy Cutter Operator
- Continuous Pillowcase Cutter
- Cloth Cutter
- Clipper
- Cleaner and Trimmer
- Chopped Strand Operator
- Chin Strap Cutter
- Carpet Cutter
- Canvas Cutter
- Bolt Cutter
- Blanket Cutting Machine Operator
- Binding Cutter
- Bias Cutting Machine Operator
- Bedspread Cutter
- Barrel Drum Cutter
- Band Saw Operator
- Band Cutter
- Band and Cuff Cutter
- Automatic Label Cutting and Folding Machine Operator
- Automatic Die Cutting Machine Operator
Tasks for “Laser Print Operator”
- Study guides, samples, charts, and specification sheets or confer with supervisors or engineering staff to determine set-up requirements.
- Stop machines when specified amounts of product have been produced.
- Adjust machine controls, such as heating mechanisms, tensions, or speeds, to produce specified products.
- Repair or replace worn or defective parts or components, using hand tools.
- Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.
- Thread yarn, thread, or fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines.
- Install, level, and align components, such as gears, chains, guides, dies, cutters, or needles, to set up machinery for operation.
- Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.
- Adjust cutting techniques to types of fabrics and styles of garments.
- Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine whether machines require adjustment.
- Notify supervisors of mechanical malfunctions.
- Record information about work completed and machine settings.
- 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.
- Program electronic equipment.
- Operate machines for test runs to verify adjustments and to obtain product samples.
- Confer with coworkers to obtain information about orders, processes, or problems.
- Clean, oil, and lubricate machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oilcans, and grease guns.
- Operate machines to cut multiple layers of fabric into parts for articles such as canvas goods, house furnishings, garments, hats, or stuffed toys.
Related Technology & Tools
- Die cutting presses
- Ultrasonic cutting machines
- Machine oiling cans
- Cloth spreading machines
- Wheeled forkllifts
- Measuring tapes
- Rotary die cutters
- Straight knife cutting machines
- Straight stitchers
- Round knife cutting machines
- Water jet cutting machines
- Fabric shears
- Notcher machines
- Sergers
- Drill presses
- Die cutting machines
- Lubricant guns
- Fabric scissors
- Precision rulers
- Band knife cutting machines
- Laser cutting machines
- Plasma cutting machines
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- SAP
- HAISEN SoftWare System