Bindery operator vs knife operator

The differences between bindery 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 bindery 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 $36,599 average annual salary of a bindery operator.

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

Bindery operator vs knife operator overview

	Bindery Operator	Knife Operator
Yearly salary	$36,599	$38,218
Hourly rate	$17.60	$18.37
Growth rate	7%	-5%
Number of jobs	46,373	30,267
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	49	48
Years of experience	4	-

Bindery operator vs knife operator salary

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

	Bindery Operator	Knife Operator
Average salary	$36,599	$38,218
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $44,000	Between $29,000 And $49,000
Highest paying City	Maple Grove, MN	-
Highest paying state	Minnesota	-
Best paying company	Freedom Graphic Systems	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between bindery operator and knife operator education

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

	Bindery Operator	Knife Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bindery operator vs knife operator demographics

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

	Bindery Operator	Knife Operator
Average age	49	48
Gender ratio	Male, 72.7% Female, 27.3%	Male, 66.5% Female, 33.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 8.9% White, 61.9% 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 bindery operator and knife operator duties and responsibilities

Bindery operator example responsibilities.

Manage mail heads, stackers and print pockets and train crew members on same.
Set up and run InkJet labeler to label newspapers and magazines.
Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on bindery machines, including cleaning, adjusting and oiling.
Require math and measuring skills.
Set up and run UV coating machine.
Set up and operate MBO and Stahl folders.

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

Bindery operator vs knife operator skills

Common bindery operator skills

Machine Operation, 20%
Collating, 18%
Hand Tools, 15%
Control Surfaces, 7%
Bindery Equipment, 6%
Troubleshoot, 4%

Common knife operator skills

RAN, 61%
Quality Standards, 39%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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