Cut out operator vs slitter operator

The differences between cut out operators and slitter operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a cut out operator and a slitter operator. Additionally, a cut out operator has an average salary of $40,930, which is higher than the $34,188 average annual salary of a slitter operator.

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

Cut out operator vs slitter operator overview

	Cut Out Operator	Slitter Operator
Yearly salary	$40,930	$34,188
Hourly rate	$19.68	$16.44
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	48,104	61,918
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Cut out operator vs slitter operator salary

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

	Cut Out Operator	Slitter Operator
Average salary	$40,930	$34,188
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $51,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	Denver, CO	Salem, NH
Highest paying state	Nevada	Alaska
Best paying company	Smiths Group	Olympic Steel
Best paying industry	Retail	Transportation

Differences between cut out operator and slitter operator education

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

	Cut Out Operator	Slitter Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cut out operator vs slitter operator demographics

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

	Cut Out Operator	Slitter Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%	Male, 86.2% Female, 13.8%
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, 7.9% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Asian, 1.7% White, 71.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between cut out operator and slitter 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

Slitter operator example responsibilities.

Preform weld process on various metals including mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanize metals.
Operate die-cutter and flexo machines.
Operate eastman CNC cutting machine.
Die cut, emboss and foil stamp print material.
Weld with MIG welders, automatic guide, and free hand.
Operate a CNC slitter, tripod slitter, and other relate processes.

Cut out operator vs slitter operator skills

Common cut out operator skills

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

Common slitter operator skills

Math, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Tape Measure, 8%
Safety Rules, 7%
Slitter Machine, 6%
Safety Procedures, 5%