Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

01

Inspect products to ensure that the quality standards and specifications are met.

02

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.

03

Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.

04

Adjust machine controls, such as heating mechanisms, tensions, or speeds, to produce specified products.

05

Thread yarn, thread, or fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines.

06

Operate machines to cut multiple layers of fabric into parts for articles such as canvas goods, house furnishings, garments, hats, or stuffed toys.

07

Adjust cutting techniques to types of fabrics and styles of garments.

08

Program electronic equipment.

09

Study guides, samples, charts, and specification sheets or confer with supervisors or engineering staff to determine set-up requirements.

10

Stop machines when specified amounts of product have been produced.