Paper Cutting Machine Operator Career

*A job as a Paper Cutting Machine Operator falls under the broader career category of Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders : Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material.


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Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$44,700

Median Hourly Wage

$21.49*

Total Employed Nationally

52,720


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.