Bender machine operator vs table operator

The differences between bender machine operators and table 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 table operator. Additionally, a table operator has an average salary of $31,481, 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 table operator are cnc plasma, overhead cranes, and tape measure.

Bender machine operator vs table operator overview

	Bender Machine Operator	Table Operator
Yearly salary	$30,989	$31,481
Hourly rate	$14.90	$15.14
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	58,638	54,149
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Bender machine operator vs table operator salary

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

	Bender Machine Operator	Table Operator
Average salary	$30,989	$31,481
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $36,000	Between $25,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Manchester, CT
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	SPX
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between bender machine operator and table operator education

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

	Bender Machine Operator	Table Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bender machine operator vs table operator demographics

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

	Bender Machine Operator	Table Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 71.9% Female, 28.1%	Male, 85.4% Female, 14.6%
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 table 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.

Table operator example responsibilities.

Measure thickness of material with calipers and micrometers while sanding to keep material within allowable tolerances.
Inspect raw stock for defects, keeping record of all non-conforming pieces in accordance with ISO certification standards.
Clean, Deburr, and inspect make by the laser to insure good quality of the parts.
Job responsibilities include operating shear and saws to produce correct blank parts within ISO tolerances for future manufacturing duties and departments.
Utilize both FCAW and GMAW to weld steel products.
Fit up and weld automobile lifts using GMAW process.

Bender machine operator vs table operator skills

Common bender machine operator skills

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

Common table operator skills

CNC Plasma, 13%
Overhead Cranes, 12%
Tape Measure, 9%
Steel Plates, 8%
Quality Checks, 6%
Press Brake, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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