Band saw operator vs forklift operator

The differences between band saw operators and forklift operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a forklift operator has an average salary of $34,213, which is higher than the $33,520 average annual salary of a band saw operator.

The top three skills for a band saw operator include math, CNC and tape measure. The most important skills for a forklift operator are pallets, basic math, and electric pallet jack.

Band saw operator vs forklift operator overview

	Band Saw Operator	Forklift Operator
Yearly salary	$33,520	$34,213
Hourly rate	$16.12	$16.45
Growth rate	3%	7%
Number of jobs	41,539	213,020
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 59%
Average age	45	43
Years of experience	-	4

Band saw operator vs forklift operator salary

Band saw operators and forklift operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Band Saw Operator	Forklift Operator
Average salary	$33,520	$34,213
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $39,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	DeWitt LLP Law Firm
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between band saw operator and forklift operator education

There are a few differences between a band saw operator and a forklift operator in terms of educational background:

	Band Saw Operator	Forklift Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 59%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Band saw operator vs forklift operator demographics

Here are the differences between band saw operators' and forklift operators' demographics:

	Band Saw Operator	Forklift Operator
Average age	45	43
Gender ratio	Male, 93.8% Female, 6.2%	Male, 92.0% Female, 8.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.2% Asian, 1.1% White, 64.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 16.5% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 19.9% Asian, 2.5% White, 55.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	6%	4%

Differences between band saw operator and forklift operator duties and responsibilities

Band saw operator example responsibilities.

Panel see operator n run cnc machine.
Deliver parts, run Whitney panal master, Alltra plate cutting machine, and marvel band saws
Operate horizontal band see, operate CNC machines under production basis including lathes, mills (horizontal and vertical).
Tend CNC machine that cut pieces of specify length from metals such as aluminum, steel, copper and brass.
Ladle hot aluminum into the machine and start the machine.
Measure complete work pieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, and rulers.

Forklift operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Position forks under, over, or around load pallets, boxes, products, and transports load to designate area.
Transport raw materials to storage or point of production base on FIFO.
Remove press parts from line and place into WIP locations by FIFO.
Perform safety checks on machines; and troubleshoot problems during machine operation.
Start working as an order selector picking orders and wrapping for shipment.

Band saw operator vs forklift operator skills

Common band saw operator skills

Math, 20%
CNC, 15%
Tape Measure, 13%
Horizontal Band, 10%
Aluminum, 8%
Safety Guidelines, 6%

Common forklift operator skills

Pallets, 18%
Basic Math, 6%
Electric Pallet Jack, 5%
OSHA, 5%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Load Trucks, 4%