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

  • Direct workers on cutting teams.
  • Start machines to verify setups, and make any necessary adjustments.
  • Start pumps to circulate water and abrasives onto blades or cables during cutting.
  • Change or replace saw blades, cables, cutter heads, and grinding wheels, using hand tools.
  • Press buttons, pull levers, or depress pedals to start and operate cutting and slicing machines.
  • Type instructions on computer keyboards, push buttons to activate computer programs, or manually set cutting guides, clamps, and knives.

  • Direct operational or production activities.