How do they match: Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

  • Computer Numerical Control Cutting Operator

  • Adjust machine controls, such as heating mechanisms, tensions, or speeds, to produce specified products.
  • Inspect products to ensure that the quality standards and specifications are met.
  • 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.
  • Stop machines when specified amounts of product have been produced.
  • Study guides, samples, charts, and specification sheets or confer with supervisors or engineering staff to determine set-up requirements.

  • Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.