Band saw operator vs saw operator

The differences between band saw operators and saw 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 $32,319 average annual salary of a saw operator.

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

Band saw operator vs saw operator overview

	Band Saw Operator	Saw Operator
Yearly salary	$33,520	$32,319
Hourly rate	$16.12	$15.54
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	41,539	58,465
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Band saw operator vs saw operator salary

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

	Band Saw Operator	Saw Operator
Average salary	$33,520	$32,319
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $39,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Springfield, OR
Highest paying state	-	Oregon
Best paying company	-	Micro Metals Inc.
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between band saw operator and saw operator education

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

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

Band saw operator vs saw operator demographics

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

	Band Saw Operator	Saw Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 93.8% Female, 6.2%	Male, 90.2% Female, 9.8%
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, 11.1% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 1.1% White, 65.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between band saw operator and saw 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.

Saw operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Used spread sheets, calipers, micrometers, and other gauges to ensure proper sizes and quality of finish products.
Utilize precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
Use various size micrometers, calibers, and gauges accurately.
Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling and cleaning machines, etc.
Fabricate and cut rolled copper into specific parts for use in HVAC applications.

Band saw operator vs saw operator skills

Common band saw operator skills

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

Common saw operator skills

Tape Measure, 15%
Hand Tools, 10%
Basic Math, 8%
Math, 8%
Aluminum, 7%
Safety Procedures, 6%