Cut-out machine operator vs operator

The differences between cut-out machine operators and operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a cut-out machine operator, becoming an operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, an operator has an average salary of $37,928, which is higher than the $35,298 average annual salary of a cut-out machine operator.

The top three skills for a cut-out machine operator include CNC, quality checks and hand tools. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Cut-out machine operator vs operator overview

	Cut-Out Machine Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$35,298	$37,928
Hourly rate	$16.97	$18.23
Growth rate	-8%	7%
Number of jobs	59,713	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	4

Cut-out machine operator vs operator salary

Cut-out machine operators and operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cut-Out Machine Operator	Operator
Average salary	$35,298	$37,928
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $47,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	Reading, PA	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	Pennsylvania	North Dakota
Best paying company	Olympic Steel	Microsoft
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Technology

Differences between cut-out machine operator and operator education

There are a few differences between a cut-out machine operator and an operator in terms of educational background:

	Cut-Out Machine Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cut-out machine operator vs operator demographics

Here are the differences between cut-out machine operators' and operators' demographics:

	Cut-Out Machine Operator	Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 81.5% Female, 18.5%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.8% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 6.0% White, 68.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	6%	4%

Differences between cut-out machine operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Cut-out machine operator example responsibilities.

Attach specialty jams to windows.
Work on inventory team used RF gun and cycle counts.
Perform calibration checks on all measuring devices such as measuring tapes etc.
Perform other personnel functions as needed or assign to include labeling, etc.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Operate and set up vertical ba nd see, drill, and use cutting torches.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Cut-out machine operator vs operator skills

Common cut-out machine operator skills

CNC, 21%
Quality Checks, 19%
Hand Tools, 13%
Calipers, 8%
Laser Cutting, 8%
CAD, 7%

Common operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%