How do they match: Cutters and Trimmers, Hand

  • 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.
  • Mark identification numbers, trademarks, grades, marketing data, sizes, or model numbers on products.
  • Separate materials or products according to size, weight, type, condition, color, or shade.
  • Trim excess material or cut threads off finished products, such as cutting loose ends of plastic off a manufactured toy for a smoother finish.

  • Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production.
  • Clean workpieces or finished products.
  • Count finished products or workpieces.
  • Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
  • Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
  • Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.
  • Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.
  • Weigh finished products.