Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles.
<ul><li>Inspect products to ensure that the quality standards and specifications are met.</li><li>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.</li><li>Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.</li><li>Adjust machine controls, such as heating mechanisms, tensions, or speeds, to produce specified products.</li><li>Notify supervisors of mechanical malfunctions.</li><li>Record information about work completed and machine settings.</li><li>Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.</li><li>Confer with coworkers to obtain information about orders, processes, or problems.</li><li>Repair or replace worn or defective parts or components, using hand tools.</li><li>Clean, oil, and lubricate machines, using air hoses, cleaning solutions, rags, oilcans, and grease guns.</li></ul>