Operate or tend machines to cut or slice any of a wide variety of products or materials, such as tobacco, food, paper, roofing slate, glass, stone, rubber, cork, and insulating material

Starts cutting machine by pressing button, pulling lever, or depressing pedal to cut stock, following markings or specifications. Stops cutting machine when necessary, by pulling lever, pressing button, or depressing pedal, and removes debris. Observes cutting machine in operation, to ensure even flow of stock and to detect jamming, improper feeding, or foreign materials. Feeds stock into cutting machine, conveyor, or under cutting blades, by threading, guiding, pushing, or turning handwheel. Marks cutting lines, or identifying information on stock, using marking pencil, ruler, or scribe. Stacks and sorts cut material according to type and size, for packaging, further processing, or shipping. Moves stock or scrap to and from machine transporting either manually or using cart, handtruck, or lift truck. Records data concerning amount and type of stock cut from duties performed, including weight, length, and width. Cleans and lubricates cutting machine, conveyors, blades, saws, or knives, using steam hose, scrapers, brush, or oil cans. Cuts stock manually, to prepare for machine cutting, using tools such as knife, cleaver, handsaw, or hammer and chisel. Sharpens cutting blades, knives, or saws, using file, bench grinder, or honing stone. Examines and measures stock to ensure conformance to specifications, using ruler, gauge, micrometer or scale, and removes defects. Installs or replaces cutting knives, blades, or wheels, in cutting machine, using hand tools. Positions stock along cutting lines, or against stops, on bed of scoring or cutting machine. Reads work order, or receives oral instructions, regarding specifications, for stock to be cut. Adjusts feeding guides, blades, settings, or speed, to regulate specified depth, length, or width of material, using hand tools or hands.

Production and Processing -- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Design -- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Operation and Control -- Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Control Precision -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. Extent Flexibility -- The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Static Strength -- The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. Wrist-Finger Speed -- The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Arm-Hand Steadiness -- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Perceptual Speed -- The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Controlling Machines and Processes -- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment -- Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.