Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Top 3 cutting machine operator Jobs

  • Machine Operators 1st shift - $20-26/hour - Kelly Services - Dublin,OH

    Kelly Services, Inc. - - Responsibilities: Program and operate vertical milling machines utilizing G-CODE for the production of stamping dies, fixtures, and parts; Prepare raw materials by cutting, facing, and trimming to specified dimensions...

  • Machine Operator - Luxor Staffing - Columbus,OH

    2756 S Hamilton Rd - [Equipment Operator] - Weekly Pay (Direct Deposit/Onsite Check Delivery) / ACA Compliant Healthcare Benefits (Dental + Vision Coverage) / Employee Bonus Options - As a Machine Operator, you will: Monitor and maintain...

  • Machine Operator - Aerotek - Columbus,OH

    Aerotek - - Responsibilities: Operate equipment that fabricates metal products, including stamping machines; Ensure efficient production by managing machine operations; Perform preventive maintenance to ensure machinery runs smoothly;...

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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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