Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
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Also known as:
Bedspread Cutter, Canvas Cutter, Cloth Cutter, Industrial Fabric Cutter, Textile Slitting Machine Operator, Twill Cutter, Upholstery Cutter, Welt Trimming Machine Operator
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Leadership |
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Critical decision making |
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Level of responsibilities |
LOW
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Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines |
HIGH
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Dealing and handling conflict |
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Competition for this position |
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Communication with others |
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Work closely with team members, clients etc. |
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Comfort of the work setting |
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Exposure to extreme environmental conditions |
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Exposure to job hazards |
LOW
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Physical demands |
LOW
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Repair or replace worn or defective parts or components, using hand tools.
Clean, oil, and lubricate machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oilcans, and grease guns.
Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.
Record information about work completed and machine settings.
Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.
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.
Adjust machine controls, such as heating mechanisms, tensions, or speeds, to produce specified products.
Notify supervisors of mechanical malfunctions.
Confer with coworkers to obtain information about orders, processes, or problems.
Inspect products to ensure that the quality standards and specifications are met.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
Controlling Machines and Processes | Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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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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Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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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 of materials. |
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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. |
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Mathematics | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Design | Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
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Education and Training | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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Administration and Management | Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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Operation Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Operation and Control | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
Quality Control Analysis | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Equipment Maintenance | Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
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Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Troubleshooting | Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
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