Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Top 3 cutting machine operator Jobs

  • Machine Operator - Express Employment Professionals - North Bend, WA

    Machine Operator Overview: A Machine Operator operates various machines to support production in a ... Ability to perform setups and tooling selection ( cutting turret, inserts, punch/dies, forming die ...

  • MACHINE OPERATOR - Fresno Valves & Castings, Inc. - Selma, CA

    MACHINE OPERATOR (Selma, CA Location: 7736 E. Springfield Ave., Selma, CA 93662 Hours: 7:00AM to 3 ... Control valves to direct flow of coolant or cutting oil against tools/work pieces * Observes proper ...

  • CNC Lathe Machine Operator - 1st Shift - Faxon Firearms - Fairfield, CA

    The machine operator loads parts in the machine , cycle's machine , and detects malfunctions in machine operations, such as worn or damaged cutting tools. The position runs production lots ...

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What Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders Do

Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material. Excludes Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic, and Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders.


Cutting and slicing machine setter, operator, and tender Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 53,600
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $37,810

Job Outlook for Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -1,900
  • Growth rate: -3 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Cutting and slicing machine setter, operator, or tender

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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