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Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
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.
Common 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.
Required Education
No formal educational credential
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $14.46 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $10.33 and $22.59 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $30,081.41 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $21,476.51 and $46,974.77 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 3,400 people in California during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be a decrease of 17.6% in the number of jobs in California for this occupation, bringing the total number to 2,800.
By 2024, in California, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $12.00 with the median annual salary reaching $25,008.
