Manufacturing and Production / Machine Operation

Cutting Machine Operator

Operates cutting machines to cut materials such as metal, plastic, fabric, or wood according to specifications. Sets up machines, monitors cutting processes, and ensures quality and precision of cuts.

Average monthly gross

5,210 GBP

2 validated salaries

Median

5,210 GBP

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

4,730 GBP - 5,690 GBP

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Cutting Machine Operator

ISCO

8156.2.1

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

2 records
Clear

By seniority

Junior 2 validated salaries
5,210 GBP 4,610 GBP - 5,810 GBP

Yearly trend

5,210 GBP
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Jersey 4,610 GBP 1
Switzerland 5,810 GBP 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Acme Digital 4,610 GBP 1
Novartis 5,810 GBP 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Cutting Machine Technician Cutting Operator Machine Cutter

Skills

Hard skills

Machine Setup Blueprint Reading Measurement and Calibration Quality Inspection Material Handling

Soft skills

Attention to Detail Problem-Solving Time Management Teamwork

Tools

Cutting Machines Calipers Micrometers Safety Equipment

Certifications

OSHA Safety Certification Forklift Operator Certification

Employment context

Industries

Manufacturing Metal Fabrication Textile Production Woodworking Plastics Manufacturing

Company types

Factory Production Facility Industrial Plant

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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