Cutters and Trimmers (Hand)

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    Seeking motivated individuals to participate in National Focus Groups and Clinical Trial studies. Earn up to $500/week in your spare time. Must register and apply to see if you qualify.

  • Building Maintenance Worker - Calgon Carbon Corporation - Columbus,OH

    Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company is growing—and so can your career. Be part of a global leader in environmental solutions, where your work directly impacts the quality of air and water around the...

  • General Manager in Training - Brassica - Columbus,OH

    At Brassica, our General Managers are known as Owner Operators. Being an Owner Operator at Brassica means running your own high-performing restaurant with the independence, earning potential, and impact of a true owner. Day to...

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What Cutters and trimmers Do

Use hand tools or hand-held power tools to cut and trim a variety of manufactured items, such as carpet, fabric, stone, glass, or rubber.


Cutter and trimmer Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 8,100
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $30,230

Job Outlook for Cutters and trimmers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -2,400
  • Growth rate: -30 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Cutter or trimmer

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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