Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 20,070 - 40,370; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor in the United States is hiring a Textile Cutting Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender. This role involves setting up and operating machines to cut textiles for various uses, including garments and stuffed toys. The ideal candidate will be responsible for adjusting techniques to suit different materials, and ensuring quality and efficiency in production. Skills in monitoring operations and troubleshooting are essential. Salary ranges from $20,070 to $40,370 annually, with positions primarily found in Connecticut, Texas, and Michigan.

Qualifications

• Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles.
• Adjust cutting techniques to types of fabrics and styles of garments.
• Repair or replace worn or defective parts or components.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines to cut multiple layers of fabric.
• Record information about work completed and machine settings.
• Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met.

Skills

Operation Monitoring

Operation and Control

Quality Control Analysis

Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Speaking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

SAP

Microsoft Windows

Autodesk AutoCAD

Job description

Textile Cutting Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender

Occupation Description

Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles.

What Do Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Do On a Daily Basis?

• Adjust cutting techniques to types of fabrics and styles of garments.
• Operate machines to cut multiple layers of fabric into parts for articles such as canvas goods, house furnishings, garments, hats, or stuffed toys.
• Repair or replace worn or defective parts or components, using hand tools.
• Record information about work completed and machine settings.
• Clean, oil, and lubricate machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oil cans, and grease guns.
• Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine whether machines require adjustment.

Key Skills

• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• 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.
• Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Related Job Titles

• Bolt Cutter
• Binding Cutter
• Laser Operator
• Automatic Die Cutting Machine Operator
• Die Cutter

Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• SAP
• Microsoft Windows
• Autodesk AutoCAD

Job Opportunities for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

In the United States, there were 15,000 jobs for Textile Cutting Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender in 2016. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for this occupation. The BLS estimates 1,600 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for this occupation are Connecticut, Texas, and Michigan. Watch out if you plan on working in Kentucky, New York, or Utah. These states have the worst job growth for this profession.

How Much Does a Textile Cutting Machine Setter, Operator, or Tender Make?

The average yearly salary ranges between $20,070 and $40,370.

Those who work in New York, Maine, or Washington typically earn the highest salaries.

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online