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Day-to-Day

• Inspect products to ensure that the quality standards and specifications are met.
• 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.
• Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.
• Adjust machine controls, such as heating mechanisms, tensions, or speeds, to produce specified products.
• Record information about work completed and machine settings.

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Textile Cutting Machine Operator

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