Cut out operator vs furnace operator

The differences between cut out operators and furnace operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a cut out operator has an average salary of $40,930, which is higher than the $35,972 average annual salary of a furnace operator.

The top three skills for a cut out operator include hand tools, math and quality checks. The most important skills for a furnace operator are math, basic math, and cranes.

Cut out operator vs furnace operator overview

	Cut Out Operator	Furnace Operator
Yearly salary	$40,930	$35,972
Hourly rate	$19.68	$17.29
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	48,104	58,975
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	2	-

Cut out operator vs furnace operator salary

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

	Cut Out Operator	Furnace Operator
Average salary	$40,930	$35,972
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $51,000	Between $29,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	Denver, CO	Rochester, NY
Highest paying state	Nevada	New York
Best paying company	Smiths Group	BWX Technologies
Best paying industry	Retail	Technology

Differences between cut out operator and furnace operator education

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

	Cut Out Operator	Furnace Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cut out operator vs furnace operator demographics

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

	Cut Out Operator	Furnace Operator
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%
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, 10.9% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 3.6% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	3%	7%

Differences between cut out operator and furnace operator duties and responsibilities

Cut out operator example responsibilities.

Operate CNC wood working machines.
Serialize wax parts on a CNC engraver.
Document dimensions and procedure to guarantee ISO standards are meet.
Calculate requirements, usingbasic math.
Operate precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and scales.
Operate a computer numerical control (CNC), fork lift, and overhead crane

Furnace operator example responsibilities.

Lead and coordinate team in all aspects of operation in an aluminum blast furnace.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Operate ABB robotic cell by loading parts on fixtures to be weld together.
Maintain safety measures and PPE.
Complete minor touch ups with MIG welders.
Spray arc welding utilizing gas shield MIG.

Cut out operator vs furnace operator skills

Common cut out operator skills

Hand Tools, 14%
Math, 13%
Quality Checks, 9%
Tape Measure, 8%
Calipers, 6%
Quality Standards, 6%

Common furnace operator skills

Math, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Cranes, 9%
Preventative Maintenance, 9%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Brazing, 5%