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Fiber Product Cutting Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators

Description

Set up and operate machine to cut or slice fiber material, such as paper, wallboard, and insulation material.

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

Tasks

Positions materials, such as rubber, paper, or leather, on feeding mechanism of cutting or slicing machine.
Removes completed materials or products from cutting or slicing machine and stacks or stores for additional processing.
Reviews work order, blueprints, specifications, or job sample to determine components, settings, and adjustments for cutting and slicing machines.
Examines, measures, and weighs materials or products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring devices, such as ruler, micrometer, or scale.
Adjusts machine controls to position and align, and to regulate speed and pressure of components.
Activates machine to cut, slice, slit, perforate, or score fiber products, such as paperboard sheets, rubber shoe soles, or plaster wallboard.
Maintains production records, such as quantity, type, and dimensions of materials produced.
Monitors operation of cutting or slicing machine to detect malfunctions, removes defective or substandard materials, and readjusts machine components to conform to standards.
Replaces worn or broken parts, and cleans and lubricates cutting or slicing machine to maintain equipment in working order.
Selects and installs machine components, such as cutting blades, rollers, and templates, according to specifications, using hand tools.

National Average Salary

$26,010.00/year

Important Abilities

   1. Control Precision
   2. Manual Dexterity
   3. Static Strength
   4. Near Vision
   5. Visualization

General Work Activities

   1. Handling and Moving Objects
   2. Controlling Machines and Processes
   3. Monitor Processes, Material, Surroundings
   4. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, Material
   5. Performing General Physical Activities

Important Skills

   1. Operation and Control
   2. Operation Monitoring
   3. Product Inspection
   4. Equipment Maintenance
   5. Equipment Selection

Frequent Work Context

   1. Degree of Automation
   2. Consequence of Error
   3. Indoors
   4. Hazardous Equipment
   5. Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls

Related Careers

Related Majors (A) Associate (B) Bachelors (C) Certificate (D) Doctor (M) Master

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