Cutting & Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders

Code: 51-9032.00
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce

Role Overview & What They Do

Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material.

Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)

Cutter Cutter Operator Cutting Machine Operator Die Cutter Operator Flat Cutter Machine Operator Paper Cutter Sheeter Skiver Operator Slitter

Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks

  • Remove defective or substandard materials from machines, and readjust machine components so that products meet standards.
  • Maintain production records, such as quantities, types, and dimensions of materials produced.
  • Start machines to verify setups, and make any necessary adjustments.

Technology, Tools & Software Stack

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
SAP software

Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements reading work related information
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
mechanical computers and electronics
Business
management
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady hold or move items with your hands
Controlled Movement
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Verbal
listen and understand what people say read and understand what is written

Personality & Work Styles

Top Interest: Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

Key Work Styles:
Cautiousness Attention to Detail Dependability

Frequently Asked Questions About Cutting & Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders

Salaries for a Cutting & Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.

Most employers hiring for a Cutting & Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.

Essential skills and tooling for a Cutting & Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, SAP software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.

The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Cutting & Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders professionals across diverse sectors.

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Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.

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