Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

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    Portioning operator - serves as a single meat cutter for the line * Responsible for merchandising of subprimal in their entirety, programs machines to maximize value and meet customer specifications ...

  • Machine Set Up Operator - Insight Manufacturing S - Murphys, CA

    All essential duties of Machine Operator . * Determine how much material to remove per SOE ... Replace dull cutting tools. * Modify programs in response to problems, with Supervisors approval

  • CNC Lathe Operator II - Machining Express, LLC - Longmont, CO

    ... cutting tools in machine · Knowledge with inspection hand tools · Experience in both lathes and mills is a plus Skills/Knowledge: · Proven skills and knowledge of 5-6 multi-axis lathe with live ...

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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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