Cutters and Trimmers (Hand)

Top 3 Cutter and Trimmer Jobs

  • Warehouse/Wire Cutter - Sonepar - Columbus,OH

    Your career grows here. At Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Echo Electric represents over $1.2 billion in sales covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri,...

  • Dock Loader - Genuine Parts - Columbus,OH

    Position Mission: This position will be responsible for, among other things, stages, shrink wraps and loads products by trip number and store number as it is received from the...

  • Apprentice Meat Cutter - Giant Eagle - Columbus,OH

    Job SummaryOur Meat Cutter Apprentices ensure that our guests are receiving the best and most delicious products, presented according to their requirements. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service and supporting the Meat Lead, you'll make...

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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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