Band saw operator vs slasher operator

The differences between band saw operators and slasher operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a slasher operator has an average salary of $40,435, 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 slasher operator are RAN, , and .

Band saw operator vs slasher operator overview

	Band Saw Operator	Slasher Operator
Yearly salary	$33,520	$40,435
Hourly rate	$16.12	$19.44
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	41,539	26,527
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	-	-

Band saw operator vs slasher operator salary

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

	Band Saw Operator	Slasher Operator
Average salary	$33,520	$40,435
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $39,000	Between $25,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	-	Jackman, ME
Highest paying state	-	Oregon
Best paying company	-	Jefferson County Sheriffs Dept
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between band saw operator and slasher operator education

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

	Band Saw Operator	Slasher Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Band saw operator vs slasher operator demographics

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

	Band Saw Operator	Slasher Operator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 93.8% Female, 6.2%	Male, 93.1% Female, 6.9%
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, 12.6% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 1.1% White, 65.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between band saw operator and slasher 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.

Slasher operator example responsibilities.

Inspect socks for proper clipping.
Refabricate and repair equipment by use of a cutting torch and MIG and stick welder.
Pull maintenance and check quality of product.Skills UsedMechanical, chemical
Conduct rig movements during drilling operations.

Band saw operator vs slasher operator skills

Common band saw operator skills

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

Common slasher operator skills

RAN, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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