Cut out operator vs machine operator

The differences between cut out operators and machine 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 $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

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

Cut out operator vs machine operator overview

	Cut Out Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$40,930	$32,874
Hourly rate	$19.68	$15.80
Growth rate	-5%	-6%
Number of jobs	48,104	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	2	-

Cut out operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Cut Out Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$40,930	$32,874
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $51,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	Denver, CO	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	Nevada	Minnesota
Best paying company	Smiths Group	BD
Best paying industry	Retail	Automotive

Differences between cut out operator and machine operator education

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

	Cut Out Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cut out operator vs machine operator demographics

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

	Cut Out Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
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, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	3%	5%

Differences between cut out operator and machine 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

Machine operator example responsibilities.

Conduct preventative maintenance checks on industrial brake manufacturing machines and forklifts.
Follow company and safety procedures using industrial chemicals and PPE to efficiently clean and sanitize all equipment.
Operate forklift and bobcat as needed.
Run a line in a PVC pipe production plant.
Operate machinery including forklift, bobcat and various power tools.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Cut out operator vs machine operator skills

Common cut out operator skills

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

Common machine operator skills

Basic Math, 11%
CNC, 9%
Math, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%