Cutters and Trimmers (Hand)

Top 3 Cutter and Trimmer Jobs

  • Program Manager 2 - Growth Space Superiority - Draper Labs - Reston,VA

    Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges...

  • Landscaper - Brightview - Chantilly,VA

    BrightView - - Responsibilities: Cut turf using various-sized power mowers, trimming, and edging using a gas-powered edger/trimmer, and operating a gas-powered blower; Prune shrubs and low trees as needed to improve the shape or growth habit,...

  • Meat Cutter - Costco - Sterling,VA

    Costco Wholesale Corp. - - Responsibilities: Cuts, trims and prepares raw meat for sale using saws, knives, grinder, and tenderizer ...

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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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