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Fabric cutters

OaSIS code 95105.02

Fabric cutters cut fabric to make parts for garments, linens and other articles.

Overview

Also known as

  • Fabric cutter - fabric products manufacturing
  • Garment marker
  • Pattern cutter

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Place patterns on top of layers of fabric and cut fabric using electric or manual knives, cutters or computer numerically controlled (CNC) cutting devices
  • Adjust cutting technique to type of fabric and style of garment
  • May cut fabric samples.

Additional information

  • Progression to machine operator or supervisory positions is possible with experience.
  • There is little mobility among the different kinds of cutters in this unit group.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Shoe repairers and shoemakers (63220)
  • Upholsterers (63221)
  • Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing (92015)
  • Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly (92024)
  • Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers (94130)
  • Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations (94131)
  • Industrial sewing machine operators (94132)
  • Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing (94133)
  • Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners (64200)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

TEER

5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education

Major group

95 – Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities

Sub-major group

951 – Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities

Minor group

9510 – Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities

Unit group

95105 – Labourers in textile processing and cutting

Occupational profile

95105.02 – Fabric cutters

Work characteristics

Work characteristics gathers the various components describing the work environment of each occupation, such as employers, work activities, and the work context. Each category displays up to 10 descriptors in descending order based, firstly, on their attributed ratings by the level of complexity (for Work Activities) or other measurement dimensions (for Work Context), and secondly, in alphabetical order. The whole list of descriptors and their ratings can be expanded at the bottom of each page.

Work Activities

Proficiency or complexity level
Controlling Machines and Processes
3 - Moderate Level
Handling and Moving Objects
3 - Moderate Level
Mechanical Maintenance
3 - Moderate Level
Performing General Physical Activities
3 - Moderate Level
Clerical Activities
2 - Low Level

Work Context

Structural Job Characteristics

Structured versus Unstructured Work
Degree of freedom to determine tasks and priorities
1 - Very low amount of freedom
Work Week Duration
Worked hours in a typical week
2 - Between 35 to 40 hours

Physical Work Environment

Physical Proximity
Physical distance from others
3 - Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Physical Demands

Sitting
Duration
2 - Less than half the time
Standing
Duration
4 - More than half the time
Bending or Twisting the Body
Duration
3 - About half the time

Interpersonal Relations

Contact with Others
Frequency
4 - Every day, a few times per day
Duration
3 - About half the time
Work with Work Group or Team
Importance
2 - Somewhat important
Frequency
4 - Every day, a few times per day

Workplaces/employers

  • Clothing and textile manufacturers
  • Manufacturers of fabric products

Skills and abilities

This section displays the various competencies required for an occupation. Each category displays up to 10 descriptors in descending order based, firstly, on their attributed ratings by the level of proficiency (for Skills and Abilities) or importance (for Personal Attributes) and secondly, in alphabetical order. The whole list of descriptors and their ratings can be expanded at the bottom of each page.

Abilities

Proficiency or complexity level
Multi-Signal Response
4 - High Level
Reaction Time
4 - High Level
Arm-Hand Steadiness
3 - Moderate Level
Auditory Attention
3 - Moderate Level
Body Flexibility
3 - Moderate Level

Skills

Proficiency or complexity level
Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
3 - Moderate Level
Quality Control Testing
3 - Moderate Level
Equipment and Tool Selection
2 - Low Level
Evaluation
2 - Low Level
Management of Material Resources
2 - Low Level

Personal Attributes

Importance
Adaptability
4 - Highly important
Attention to Detail
4 - Highly important
Collaboration
4 - Highly important
Stress Tolerance
4 - Highly important
Analytical Thinking
3 - Important