Supply Chain & ProductionDeclining

Cutter and Trimmer, Hand

Operational-level

Also known as: Aluminum Sheet Cutter, Basting Puller, Belt Splicer, Bright Cutter

Supply Chain & ProductionBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Use hand tools or hand-held power tools to cut and trim a variety of manufactured items, such as carpet, fabric, stone, glass, or rubber.

Cutting & TrimmingMaterials FabricationManufacturing ProductionTool OperationSupply ChainIndustrial ArtsSkilled TradesEngineeringManufacturingProduction

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This field is experiencing contraction with decreasing job opportunities. Consider developing skills in related growing fields.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly automate many routine cutting and trimming tasks within the next 5-10 years, especially in mass production settings, leading to a decreased demand for purely manual roles. Remaining positions will likely shift towards specialized, custom work, or supervising AI-driven machinery that performs the bulk of the cutting and trimming.

Salary

$27,160 - $54,320 per year

Estimated for US-wide average

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position