Set up or set up and operate power-shear or slitting machines to cut metal or plastic material, such as plates, sheets, slabs, billets or bars, to specified dimensions and angles.

Installs and aligns knives, disk cutters or fixtures to shear, bevel, or trim fabricated items. Tests and adjusts cutting speed and action, according to specified length of product, using gauges and hand tools. Starts machine, adjusts blade and controls, using wrenches, rule, gauge, or template, and monitors operation. Selects, cleans, and installs spacers, rubber sleeves, and cutter on arbors. Lubricates and cleans machine. Lifts workpiece manually or by hoist, and positions and secures against guides and stops. Lays out cutting lines on metal stock to obtain maximum number of pieces from stock. Measures dimensions of workpiece, using tape, gauge, template, or rule and square, for conformance to specifications. Hones cutters with oilstone to remove nicks. Observes machine operation and examines cut strips for flatness, holes, burrs, and surface defects. Threads end of metal coil from reel through slitter and secures ends on recoiler. Reads production schedule to determine setup or adjustment of equipment. Operates shear or slitter that cuts or shears metal, such as plates, sheets, slabs, billets, or bars, to size.

Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Production and Processing -- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

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. Quality Control Analysis -- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Installation -- Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems. Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Equipment Maintenance -- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Troubleshooting -- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). Control Precision -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Static Strength -- The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. Finger Dexterity -- The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small 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. Visualization -- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. Gross Body Coordination -- The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion. Extent Flexibility -- The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

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. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. 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. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information -- Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.