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SOC: 51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material. Exclude "Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders" (51-7041 through 51-7042), "Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic" (51-4031), and "Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders" (51-6062).
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Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
OJT: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Tasks: Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material. Review work orders, blueprints, specifications, or job samples to determine components, settings, and adjustments for cutting and slicing machines. Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring devices such as rulers, micrometers, or scales. Press buttons, pull levers, or depress pedals to start and operate cutting and slicing machines. Start machines to verify setups, and make any necessary adjustments. Feed stock into cutting machines, onto conveyors, or under cutting blades, by threading, guiding, pushing, or turning handwheels. Monitor operation of cutting or slicing machines to detect malfunctions or to determine whether supplies need replenishment. Stack and sort cut material for packaging, further processing, or shipping, according to types and sizes of material. Adjust machine controls to alter position, alignment, speed, or pressure.
License: License not required.
Outlook: Satisfactory
Alabama Employment Outlook
Alabama Wage Data
Hourly Wage   Annual Wage
Entry $12.05   Entry $25,053.00
Mean $16.58   Mean $34,500.00
Experience $18.85 Experience $39,224.00

The data is based on the May 2017 Occupation Employment Survey employment and wage estimate file. The wages have been aged using the most current ECI factors reflecting wages as of June 2018.

Alabama Projections
Estimated Employment 2016Projected Employment 2026Annual Average OpeningsAnnual Growth Rate
1,3001,410165.81
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51-9032.00 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders