Cut out operator vs saw operator

The differences between cut out operators and saw 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 $32,319 average annual salary of a saw operator.

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

Cut out operator vs saw operator overview

	Cut Out Operator	Saw Operator
Yearly salary	$40,930	$32,319
Hourly rate	$19.68	$15.54
Growth rate	-5%	3%
Number of jobs	48,104	58,465
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	46	45
Years of experience	2	-

Cut out operator vs saw operator salary

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

	Cut Out Operator	Saw Operator
Average salary	$40,930	$32,319
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $51,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	Denver, CO	Springfield, OR
Highest paying state	Nevada	Oregon
Best paying company	Smiths Group	Micro Metals Inc.
Best paying industry	Retail	Construction

Differences between cut out operator and saw operator education

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

	Cut Out Operator	Saw Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cut out operator vs saw operator demographics

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

	Cut Out Operator	Saw Operator
Average age	46	45
Gender ratio	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%	Male, 90.2% Female, 9.8%
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, 11.1% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 1.1% White, 65.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	3%	6%

Differences between cut out operator and saw 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

Saw operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Used spread sheets, calipers, micrometers, and other gauges to ensure proper sizes and quality of finish products.
Utilize precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
Use various size micrometers, calibers, and gauges accurately.
Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling and cleaning machines, etc.
Fabricate and cut rolled copper into specific parts for use in HVAC applications.

Cut out operator vs saw operator skills

Common cut out operator skills

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

Common saw operator skills

Tape Measure, 15%
Hand Tools, 10%
Basic Math, 8%
Math, 8%
Aluminum, 7%
Safety Procedures, 6%