Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Top 3 cutting machine operator Jobs

  • Machine Operator - Altium Packaging - Columbus,OH

    Altium Packaging - 1917 Joyce Avenue - Responsibilities: Operate blow-mold/PET/injection molding machines to produce bottles; Troubleshoot process problems and perform minor maintenance; Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and safety...

  • Cobot Production Technician - Lincoln Electric - Columbus,OH

    Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing...

  • Production/Machine Operator (3rd Shift, Forklift Exp. PLUS) - Coca-Cola Refreshments - Columbus,OH

    The Coca-Cola Company - - Responsibilities: Operate filler/packaging/box-forming/palletizing equipment; Load packages, containers onto machines; Supply line with raw materials needed; Check for proper filling, seals, damaged product; Forklift...

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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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