Binder operator vs knife operator

The differences between binder operators and knife operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a binder operator, becoming a knife operator takes usually requires Less than 1 month. Additionally, a knife operator has an average salary of $38,218, which is higher than the $37,696 average annual salary of a binder operator.

The top three skills for a binder operator include hand tools, machine operation and collating. The most important skills for a knife operator are RAN, quality standards, and .

Binder operator vs knife operator overview

	Binder Operator	Knife Operator
Yearly salary	$37,696	$38,218
Hourly rate	$18.12	$18.37
Growth rate	7%	-5%
Number of jobs	30,311	30,267
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	49	48
Years of experience	4	-

Binder operator vs knife operator salary

Binder operators and knife operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Binder Operator	Knife Operator
Average salary	$37,696	$38,218
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $52,000	Between $29,000 And $49,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between binder operator and knife operator education

There are a few differences between a binder operator and a knife operator in terms of educational background:

	Binder Operator	Knife Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Binder operator vs knife operator demographics

Here are the differences between binder operators' and knife operators' demographics:

	Binder Operator	Knife Operator
Average age	49	48
Gender ratio	Male, 71.4% Female, 28.6%	Male, 66.5% Female, 33.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.7% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 8.7% White, 62.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 13.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% Asian, 3.0% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.8%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between binder operator and knife operator duties and responsibilities

Binder operator example responsibilities.

Manage mail heads, stackers and print pockets and train crew members on same.
Set up machinery and run and process customer's orders for deluxe checks.
Turn setscrews on needle bars, and position require numbers of needles in stitching machines.
Perform quality control checks on all product run on bindery machinery
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Experience with laminating, extrusion and multi-color printing.

Knife operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Work in the board plant making drywall board-also run forklift
Guide stackers in the proper methods and procedures for the manufacturing of corrugate sheets and develop team interaction and growth.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Identify business through analyzing results, sales plan and effectively utilize payroll hours

Binder operator vs knife operator skills

Common binder operator skills

Hand Tools, 27%
Machine Operation, 21%
Collating, 17%
Stitching, 9%
Inkjet, 6%
RAN, 4%

Common knife operator skills

RAN, 61%
Quality Standards, 39%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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