[Core] [54% incumbents] Position templates or measure materials to locate specified points of cuts or to obtain maximum yields, using rules, scales, or patterns.
  DWAs: Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators. | Position patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Replace or sharpen dulled cutting tools such as saws.
  DWAs: Replace worn equipment components. | Sharpen cutting or grinding tools.

[Supplemental] [54% incumbents] Lower table-mounted cutters such as knife blades, cutting wheels, or saws to cut items to specified sizes.
  DWAs: Operate cutting equipment.

[Supplemental] [54% incumbents] Stack cut items and load them on racks or conveyors or onto trucks.
  DWAs: Stack finished items for further processing or shipment.

[Supplemental] [54% incumbents] Clean, treat, buff, or polish finished items, using grinders, brushes, chisels, and cleaning solutions and polishing materials.
  DWAs: Clean workpieces or finished products. | Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products. | Operate grinding equipment.

[Supplemental] [54% incumbents] Transport items to work or storage areas, using carts.
  DWAs: Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Mark or discard items with defects such as spots, stains, scars, snags, chips, scratches, or unacceptable shapes or finishes.
  DWAs: Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Trim excess material or cut threads off finished products, such as cutting loose ends of plastic off a manufactured toy for a smoother finish.
  DWAs: Trim excess material from workpieces.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Read work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut.
  DWAs: Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Mark cutting lines around patterns or templates, or follow layout points, using squares, rules, and straightedges, and chalk, pencils, or scribes.
  DWAs: Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Mark identification numbers, trademarks, grades, marketing data, sizes, or model numbers on products.
  DWAs: Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Unroll, lay out, attach, or mount materials or items on cutting tables or machines.
  DWAs: Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Separate materials or products according to size, weight, type, condition, color, or shade.
  DWAs: Sort materials or products for processing, storing, shipping, or grading.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Fold or shape materials before or after cutting them.
  DWAs: Adjust fabrics or other materials during garment production.

[Supplemental] [53% incumbents] Adjust guides and stops to control depths and widths of cuts.
  DWAs: Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.

[Supplemental] [53% incumbents] Count or weigh and bundle items.
  DWAs: Count finished products or workpieces. | Weigh finished products.

[Supplemental] [53% incumbents] Route items to provide cutouts for parts, using portable routers, grinders, and hand tools.
  DWAs: Operate grinding equipment. | Operate cutting equipment.

[Core] [52% incumbents] Cut, shape, and trim materials, such as textiles, food, glass, stone, and metal, using knives, scissors, and other hand tools, portable power tools, or bench-mounted tools.
  DWAs: Shape metal workpieces with hammers or other small hand tools. | Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Production and Processing (imp:3.25 lvl:2.76) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Mathematics (imp:2.42 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  English Language (imp:2.18 lvl:1.39) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.14 lvl:0.96) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.95 lvl:0.64) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administration and Management (imp:1.86 lvl:1.56) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Education and Training (imp:1.85 lvl:1.61) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Psychology (imp:1.81) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Design (imp:1.78 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.78) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.64) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Transportation (imp:1.62) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Foreign Language (imp:1.60) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Mechanical (imp:1.56 lvl:0.69) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Physics (imp:1.44 lvl:0.72) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.39 lvl:0.58) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Building and Construction (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Telecommunications (imp:1.23) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Chemistry (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Communications and Media (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Administrative (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Law and Government (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Biology (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Geography (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  History and Archeology (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Near Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Static Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Oral Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Reaction Time (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Rate Control (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Written Expression (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Time Sharing (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Response Orientation (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.67 lvl:4.47) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.60 lvl:3.82) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.53 lvl:3.55) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.43 lvl:2.86) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Getting Information (imp:3.33 lvl:2.21) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.24 lvl:3.91) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.22 lvl:2.90) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.17 lvl:2.95) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.17 lvl:3.23) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.15 lvl:2.97) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.15 lvl:2.60) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.14 lvl:3.22) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Processing Information (imp:3.13 lvl:2.64) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.07 lvl:2.54) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.00 lvl:2.21) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.94 lvl:2.44) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:2.91 lvl:2.72) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.84 lvl:2.50) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.82 lvl:2.00) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.80 lvl:2.54) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.77 lvl:2.56) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.76 lvl:2.02) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.66 lvl:2.17) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.65 lvl:2.74) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.63 lvl:2.15) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.58 lvl:1.75) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.54 lvl:2.09) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.46 lvl:2.22) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.41 lvl:2.19) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.38 lvl:1.86) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.37 lvl:1.90) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.36 lvl:1.64) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.29 lvl:1.84) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.20 lvl:1.82) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.17 lvl:1.92) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.17 lvl:1.83) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.09 lvl:1.52) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.05 lvl:1.56) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Working with Computers (imp:2.01 lvl:1.52) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:1.93 lvl:1.35) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.41) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.01) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.76) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.68) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Integrity (imp:0.60) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.56) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.55) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.44) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.24) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Adaptability (imp:0.12) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Cooperation (imp:0.03) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.02) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Initiative (imp:-0.10) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Empathy (imp:-0.16) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:-0.16) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.24) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.34) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Humility (imp:-0.36) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.41) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.63) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.68) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Coordination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Technology Design (imp:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 6,060
  annual_median    : $38,020
  annual_pct10     : $26,630
  annual_pct25     : $34,050
  annual_pct75     : $47,850
  annual_pct90     : $57,870
  annual_mean      : $41,050
  hourly_median    : $18.28

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Nebraska ($48,830)
  lowest_state     : Tennessee ($27,030)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.807x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (30 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:    3,900  median: $  40,000
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      790  median: $  34,640
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      450  median: $  35,640
  Retail Trade                             emp:      350  median: $  36,960
  Construction                             emp:      260  median: $  50,690
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:       70  median: $  38,420

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (6 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:    3,900  median: $  40,000
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      790  median: $  34,640
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      450  median: $  35,640
  Retail Trade                             emp:      350  median: $  36,960
  Construction                             emp:      260  median: $  50,690
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:       70  median: $  38,420

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fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:22:02.039918Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: String trimmer (similarity: 0.5500)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/String_trimmer
  QID: Q1340233
  Extract: A string trimmer, also known by the portmanteau strimmer and the trademarks Weedwacker, Weed Eater and Whipper Snipper, is a garden power tool for cutting grass, small weeds, and groundcover. Instead of a blade, it uses a whirling monofilament line which protrudes from a rotating spindle at the end 

  Title: Hedge trimmer (similarity: 0.5128)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedge_trimmer
  QID: Q1593024
  Extract: A hedge trimmer, shrub trimmer, or bush trimmer is a gardening tool or machine used for trimming hedges or solitary shrubs (bushes). Different designs as well as manual and powered versions of hedge trimmers exist. Hedge trimmers vary between small hand-held devices to larger trimmers mounted on tra

  Title: Nail clipper (similarity: 0.1579)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nail_clipper
  QID: Q270380
  Extract: A nail clipper is a hand tool used to trim nails and hangnails.

  Title: Stihl (similarity: 0.1935)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stihl
  QID: Q239372
  Extract: Andreas Stihl AG & Co. is a leading international mechatronics company headquartered in Waiblingen, Baden-Württemberg, near Stuttgart, Germany. Stihl was founded in 1926 by Andreas Stihl, an innovator in early chainsaw production. Stihl is recognised as the world's best-selling brand of chainsaws an

  Title: Edger (similarity: 0.1290)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edger
  QID: Q1723984
  Extract: An edge trimmer or lawn edger is a garden tool, either manual or motorised, to form distinct boundaries between a lawn, typically consisting of a grass, or other soft botanical ground cover, and another ground surface feature such as a paved, concreted or asphalted area, or a granular material such 

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data coverage with detailed work activities, abilities, and industry employment. Clear distinction from machine operators and good wage data from BLS OEWS.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T02:20:48.320881+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,742
tokens_output        : 4,169
cost_usd             : $0.044610
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, with closest semantic neighbor being 'String trimmer' at 0.550 similarity, which refers to gardening tools rather than industrial cutting operations.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand are production workers who use hand tools or hand-held power tools to cut and trim a variety of manufactured items including carpet, fabric, stone, glass, and rubber. They position templates, measure materials, operate cutting equipment, and ensure products meet specified dimensions and quality standards. These workers are essential in manufacturing operations where precision cutting cannot be fully automated.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day begins with reading work orders to determine cutting dimensions, locations, and quantities required. Workers position templates or measure materials using rulers and scales to locate cutting points and maximize material yields. They operate table-mounted cutters, knife blades, cutting wheels, or saws to cut items to specified sizes, replacing or sharpening dulled cutting tools as needed. Throughout the day, they mark or discard items with defects, trim excess material from finished products, and clean or polish items using grinders and brushes. Workers stack completed items and transport them to storage areas using carts, while maintaining quality standards through careful inspection and measurement.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness, enabling precise control of cutting tools and equipment. They demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and visual acuity, as the work requires identifying defects and maintaining exact measurements. Successful cutters are dependable and cautious workers who can follow detailed instructions while working efficiently in a production environment. They typically prefer realistic work activities involving tangible objects and mechanical processes, with moderate organizational skills to manage workflow and maintain quality standards.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require less than a high school diploma (72.8%) or a high school diploma/GED (16.4%), with minimal formal education requirements. Workers typically receive on-the-job training to learn specific cutting techniques, safety procedures, and quality standards for their particular industry or materials. Some positions may benefit from basic mathematical skills for measuring and calculating material yields, plus familiarity with hand tools and safety protocols.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Entry-level cutters can advance to machine operator roles, such as Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters or specialized equipment operators in woodworking or textile production. With experience, workers may progress to quality control positions, training roles, or supervisory positions overseeing cutting operations. Some may transition to related manufacturing roles requiring similar manual skills, such as grinding and polishing work, or move into equipment maintenance and setup functions.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, 6,060 workers are employed nationally with a median annual wage of $38,020, ranging from $26,630 to $57,870 (10th to 90th percentile). Geographic variation is moderate with Nebraska offering the highest wages at $48,830 compared to Tennessee's lowest at $27,030, representing a 1.81x ratio. Manufacturing employs the largest share (3,900 workers), followed by administrative and support services (790) and wholesale trade (450). The relatively small employment base suggests this is a specialized occupation with steady but limited growth opportunities.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role faces moderate automation risk as cutting and trimming operations are increasingly handled by computer-controlled machinery and robotic systems. However, positions requiring complex material handling, quality judgment, and work with irregular or delicate items will likely remain human-dependent, particularly in custom or low-volume production environments.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-9032.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural progression from hand cutting to machine operation, sharing core cutting knowledge and manual dexterity requirements
    data: same production and processing knowledge
    data: similar manual dexterity abilities
    data: related cutting activities
  [skill_overlap] Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (51-9022.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require manual dexterity, attention to detail, and hand tool operation for finishing operations
    data: manual dexterity importance 3.5
    data: attention to detail work style
    data: hand tool usage
  [task_similarity] Sewing Machine Operators (51-6031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both involve precise cutting and trimming of fabric materials with attention to patterns and measurements
    data: fabric cutting tasks
    data: pattern positioning
    data: trim excess material activities
  [knowledge_overlap] Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood (51-7041.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared production and processing knowledge with similar cutting operations and material handling
    data: production and processing knowledge 3.2
    data: cutting operations
    data: material measurement
  [riasec_cluster] Machine Feeders and Offbearers (53-7063.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both are realistic occupations involving physical manipulation of materials and equipment operation
    data: realistic RIASEC code R:6.24
    data: handling and moving objects
    data: physical work activities

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['hand cutter', 'trimmer', 'hand cutting', 'material cutting', 'hand trim', 'fabric cutter', 'carpet cutter', 'manual cutting']
  exclude_keywords : ['machine operator', 'automated cutting', 'laser cutting', 'cnc operator', 'supervisor']
  title_patterns   : ['*cutter*hand*', '*trimmer*hand*', '*hand*cut*', '*manual*cut*', '*hand*trim*']
  common_variations: ['hand cutter', 'hand trimmer', 'manual cutter', 'material trimmer', 'fabric cutter', 'carpet trimmer', 'cloth cutter', 'cutting worker']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'materials', 'cutting', 'tools', 'products', 'hand', 'principles', 'control', 'production', 'objects', 'quality', 'includes', 'standards', 'techniques', 'ideas', 'identifying', 'rules', 'material']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01514  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01370  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  38  0.01370  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:61%  dwas:29%  inference:11%
materials                  29  0.01045  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:34%  dwas:34%  onet_tasks:21%
cutting                    25  0.00901  inference            inference:48%  onet_tasks:28%  dwas:20%
tools                      18  0.00649  inference            inference:33%  onet_tasks:28%  onet_dimensions:28%
products                   18  0.00649  dwas                 dwas:44%  onet_dimensions:28%  onet_tasks:17%
hand                       17  0.00613  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:41%  inference:29%  onet_tasks:12%
principles                 16  0.00577  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    15  0.00541  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:13%  onet_tasks:7%
production                 15  0.00541  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  inference:27%  dwas:13%
objects                    13  0.00469  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
quality                    12  0.00433  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:50%
includes                   12  0.00433  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                  12  0.00433  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
techniques                 11  0.00396  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00396  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                11  0.00396  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  dwas:18%  inference:9%
rules                      10  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:20%
material                   10  0.00361  inference            inference:40%  onet_dimensions:30%  onet_tasks:10%
operations                 10  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:40%
activities                 10  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
workpieces                 10  0.00361  dwas                 dwas:100%
problems                    9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00324  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operate                     9  0.00324  dwas                 dwas:44%  onet_dimensions:33%  inference:22%
cut                         8  0.00288  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:62%  inference:25%  dwas:12%
finished                    8  0.00288  dwas                 dwas:62%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:12%
machines                    8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needed                      8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00288  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%