Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
SOC Code: 51-9031 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Cutters and Trimmers, Hand. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA-AL | $28,600 | $46,093 | $63,586 | $81,078 |
| Gainesville, GA | $27,539 | $42,494 | $57,470 | $72,426 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $27,227 | $41,829 | $56,451 | $71,053 |
| Rome, GA | $27,019 | $41,621 | $56,243 | $70,845 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $26,125 | $40,726 | $55,328 | $69,930 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $26,042 | $39,582 | $53,123 | $66,664 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $35,277 | $44,158 | $53,040 | $61,922 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $36,920 | $45,178 | $53,435 | $61,693 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $37,398 | $45,261 | $53,123 | $60,986 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $37,398 | $45,261 | $53,123 | $60,986 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Time Management | 2.9 | |
| Speaking | 2.9 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.8 | |
| Monitoring | 2.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.6 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.5 | |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 2.2 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 3.2 |
| Mathematics | 2.4 |
| English Language | 2.2 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.1 |
| Computers and Electronics | 1.9 |
| Administration and Management | 1.9 |
| Education and Training | 1.9 |
| Psychology | 1.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 72.8% |
| High school diploma | 16.4% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 5.7% |
| Associate's degree | 5.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Mark or discard items with defects such as spots, stains, scars, snags, chips, scratches, or unacceptable shapes or finishes.
- Trim excess material or cut threads off finished products, such as cutting loose ends of plastic off a manufactured toy for a smoother finish.
- 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.
- Separate materials or products according to size, weight, type, condition, color, or shade.
- Mark identification numbers, trademarks, grades, marketing data, sizes, or model numbers on products.
- Read work orders to determine dimensions, cutting locations, and quantities to cut.
- Mark cutting lines around patterns or templates, or follow layout points, using squares, rules, and straightedges, and chalk, pencils, or scribes.
- Unroll, lay out, attach, or mount materials or items on cutting tables or machines.
Technology Skills
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