A Cutting Machine Operator sets up, runs, and maintains machinery to cut various materials with precision according to production orders and specifications. Key duties include operating and monitoring cutting equipment, loading/unloading materials, conducting quality control checks for defects, performing basic maintenance and troubleshooting, ensuring workplace safety, and documenting machine activities. This role requires attention to detail, technical aptitude, critical thinking, and the ability to work with various software and machinery, often collaborating with designers and engineers.