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

  • Canvas Cutter

  • Clean, oil, and lubricate machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oilcans, and grease guns.
  • Confer with coworkers to obtain information about orders, processes, or problems.
  • Operate machines to cut multiple layers of fabric into parts for articles such as canvas goods, house furnishings, garments, hats, or stuffed toys.
  • 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.
  • Record information about work completed and machine settings.
  • Repair or replace worn or defective parts or components, using hand tools.

  • Exchange information with colleagues.