Bender machine operator vs slitter operator

The differences between bender machine operators and slitter operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a bender machine operator and a slitter operator. Additionally, a slitter operator has an average salary of $34,188, which is higher than the $30,989 average annual salary of a bender machine operator.

The top three skills for a bender machine operator include calipers, hand tools and machine operation. The most important skills for a slitter operator are math, basic math, and tape measure.

Bender machine operator vs slitter operator overview

	Bender Machine Operator	Slitter Operator
Yearly salary	$30,989	$34,188
Hourly rate	$14.90	$16.44
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	58,638	61,918
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Bender machine operator vs slitter operator salary

Bender machine operators and slitter operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bender Machine Operator	Slitter Operator
Average salary	$30,989	$34,188
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $36,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Salem, NH
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Olympic Steel
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between bender machine operator and slitter operator education

There are a few differences between a bender machine operator and a slitter operator in terms of educational background:

	Bender Machine Operator	Slitter Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bender machine operator vs slitter operator demographics

Here are the differences between bender machine operators' and slitter operators' demographics:

	Bender Machine Operator	Slitter Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 71.9% Female, 28.1%	Male, 86.2% Female, 13.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Asian, 1.7% White, 71.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Asian, 1.7% White, 71.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between bender machine operator and slitter operator duties and responsibilities

Bender machine operator example responsibilities.

Preheat workpieces, using heating furnaces or hand torches.
Follow standardized company general manufacturing procedures (GMP) throughout shift.
Use protractor to check for appropriate degree after bend.
Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

Slitter operator example responsibilities.

Preform weld process on various metals including mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanize metals.
Operate die-cutter and flexo machines.
Operate eastman CNC cutting machine.
Die cut, emboss and foil stamp print material.
Weld with MIG welders, automatic guide, and free hand.
Operate a CNC slitter, tripod slitter, and other relate processes.

Bender machine operator vs slitter operator skills

Common bender machine operator skills

Calipers, 29%
Hand Tools, 21%
Machine Operation, 17%
Tape Measure, 13%
Quality Checks, 9%
RAN, 3%

Common slitter operator skills

Math, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Tape Measure, 8%
Safety Rules, 7%
Slitter Machine, 6%
Safety Procedures, 5%

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