Band saw operator vs machine operator

The differences between band saw operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a band saw operator has an average salary of $33,520, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a band saw operator include math, CNC and tape measure. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Band saw operator vs machine operator overview

	Band Saw Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$33,520	$32,874
Hourly rate	$16.12	$15.80
Growth rate	3%	-6%
Number of jobs	41,539	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	45	44
Years of experience	-	-

Band saw operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Band Saw Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$33,520	$32,874
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $39,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between band saw operator and machine operator education

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

	Band Saw Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Band saw operator vs machine operator demographics

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

	Band Saw Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	45	44
Gender ratio	Male, 93.8% Female, 6.2%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
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, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	6%	5%

Differences between band saw operator and machine 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.

Machine operator example responsibilities.

Conduct preventative maintenance checks on industrial brake manufacturing machines and forklifts.
Follow company and safety procedures using industrial chemicals and PPE to efficiently clean and sanitize all equipment.
Operate forklift and bobcat as needed.
Run a line in a PVC pipe production plant.
Operate machinery including forklift, bobcat and various power tools.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Band saw operator vs machine operator skills

Common band saw operator skills

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

Common machine operator skills

Basic Math, 11%
CNC, 9%
Math, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%