Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders does

Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders operate machinery that cuts fabric and textiles into specified sizes and patterns for clothing and other products. They monitor production quality and make adjustments to ensure pieces meet exact specifications.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers — $74,450/yr
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $48,570/yr
• Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $53,750/yr
• Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders — $43,220/yr
• Machinists — $58,750/yr