Computer numerical controller supervisor vs section supervisor

The differences between computer numerical controller supervisors and section supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a computer numerical controller supervisor and a section supervisor. Additionally, a section supervisor has an average salary of $67,204, which is higher than the $46,144 average annual salary of a computer numerical controller supervisor.

The top three skills for a computer numerical controller supervisor include cnc machines, calipers and cnc lathes. The most important skills for a section supervisor are safety procedures, direct supervision, and proficiency testing.

Computer numerical controller supervisor vs section supervisor overview

	Computer Numerical Controller Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Yearly salary	$46,144	$67,204
Hourly rate	$22.18	$32.31
Growth rate	-5%	6%
Number of jobs	47,929	33,397
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 30%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Computer numerical controller supervisor vs section supervisor salary

Computer numerical controller supervisors and section supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Computer Numerical Controller Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Average salary	$46,144	$67,204
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $62,000	Between $33,000 And $136,000
Highest paying City	Clifton, NJ	Needham, MA
Highest paying state	Wyoming	Massachusetts
Best paying company	General Electric	CITRUS VALLEY PHYSICIANS GROUP
Best paying industry	Automotive	-

Differences between computer numerical controller supervisor and section supervisor education

There are a few differences between a computer numerical controller supervisor and a section supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Computer Numerical Controller Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 30%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Computer numerical controller supervisor vs section supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between computer numerical controller supervisors' and section supervisors' demographics:

	Computer Numerical Controller Supervisor	Section Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 93.0% Female, 7.0%	Male, 79.0% Female, 21.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 5.6% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 12.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.3% Asian, 4.6% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between computer numerical controller supervisor and section supervisor duties and responsibilities

Computer numerical controller supervisor example responsibilities.

Set up & operate horizontal & vertical Mazak machining centers.
Operate and troubleshoot and repair Fanuc robots and automate assembly machines.
Plan, write, and troubleshoot NC part programs utilizing MasterCam X7.
Verify dimensions of product with micrometers, gauges, tapes and templates.
Operate bridgeport mill, engine lathe, and MIG and TIG welder.
Reduce programming cost by creating translation programs within FANUC controls for CNC machinist.

Section supervisor example responsibilities.

Supervise ammunition resupply operations ensuring all jobs are accomplish on time.
Lead division payroll meetings and maintain documentation available in share directory and portal to facilitate communication and standardization of payroll procedures.
Supervise and assist in the transportation, loading, and unloading of multiple types of hazardous materials between multiple DOD organizations.
Handle subpoenas, court orders.
Train variuos areas in HIPAA compliance.
Supervise the design and build unique laser and electronic systems for DoD applications.

Computer numerical controller supervisor vs section supervisor skills

Common computer numerical controller supervisor skills

CNC Machines, 19%
Calipers, 5%
CNC Lathes, 5%
Math, 4%
Hand Tools, 4%
Machine Shop, 4%

Common section supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 16%
Direct Supervision, 12%
Proficiency Testing, 6%
Chemistry, 5%
Combat, 5%
Career Development, 4%

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