Occupation information for Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders District Of Columbia

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

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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Thread yarn, thread, or fabric through guides, needles, and rollers of machines.
Operate machines to cut multiple layers of fabric into parts for articles such as canvas goods, house furnishings, garments, hats, or stuffed toys.
Adjust cutting techniques to types of fabrics and styles of garments.
Inspect products to ensure that the quality standards and specifications are met.
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.
Program electronic equipment.
Study guides, samples, charts, and specification sheets or confer with supervisors or engineering staff to determine set-up requirements.
Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.
Stop machines when specified amounts of product have been produced.
Adjust machine controls, such as heating mechanisms, tensions, or speeds, to produce specified products.

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