O*NET-SOC 51-6062.00

Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.7508/2019
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.3808/2019
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.1208/2019
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.1208/2019
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.008/2019
Coordination2.B.1.b3.008/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.6208/2019
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.2508/2019
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.2508/2019
Auditory Attention1.A.4.b.23.1208/2019
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.1208/2019
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.1208/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Inspect products to ensure that the quality standards and specifications are met.Core6408/2019
Place patterns on top of layers of fabric and cut fabric following patterns, using electric or manual knives, cutters, or computer numerically controlled cutting devices.Core6908/2019
Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.Core6708/2019
Adjust machine controls, such as heating mechanisms, tensions, or speeds, to produce specified products.Core6908/2019
Record information about work completed and machine settings.Core6908/2019

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.3511/2023
Conventional4.5211/2023
Enterprising1.6811/2023
Investigative1.5711/2023
Artistic1.511/2023
Social1.211/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.