Cutters and Trimmers (Hand)

Top 3 Cutter and Trimmer Jobs

  • Meat Trimmer - Sysco Corporation - Columbus,OH

    Sysco Corporation - - Responsibilities: Identify deficiencies in raw materials; Identify the product by proper name at sight and trim all loins; Label/identify sub primal cuts after trimming; Ensure product is ready for next step in...

  • Entry Level Sales - Spectrum - Columbus,OH

    This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Do you enjoy...

  • Machine Operator - Trillium Staffing - Reynoldsburg,OH

    Trillium Staffing - - Responsibilities: Load materials into equipment; Set-up job specs manually and in the computer interface; Unload, quality check and pack finished product; Operate bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, stitchers;...

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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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