Drill press operator vs slitter operator

The differences between drill press 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 drill press operator and a slitter operator. Additionally, a drill press operator has an average salary of $35,232, which is higher than the $34,188 average annual salary of a slitter operator.

The top three skills for a drill press operator include blueprint specifications, jigs and tape measure. The most important skills for a slitter operator are math, basic math, and tape measure.

Drill press operator vs slitter operator overview

	Drill Press Operator	Slitter Operator
Yearly salary	$35,232	$34,188
Hourly rate	$16.94	$16.44
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	44,485	61,918
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Drill press operator vs slitter operator salary

Drill press operators and slitter operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Drill Press Operator	Slitter Operator
Average salary	$35,232	$34,188
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $43,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Salem, NH
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Olympic Steel
Best paying industry	-	Transportation

Differences between drill press operator and slitter operator education

There are a few differences between a drill press operator and a slitter operator in terms of educational background:

	Drill Press Operator	Slitter Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Drill press operator vs slitter operator demographics

Here are the differences between drill press operators' and slitter operators' demographics:

	Drill Press Operator	Slitter Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 81.7% Female, 18.3%	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 drill press operator and slitter operator duties and responsibilities

Drill press operator example responsibilities.

Certify machine operator for Amada press break of stainless steel
General mig welding for any project that is needed.
Drill and tap aerospace parts such as steel and aluminum structures.
Use of work orders to follow ISO procedures, and complete product quantity for each job perform.
Used tooling consist of Oxygen/acetylene torches, grinders, welding equipment including MIG and flux-core wire using noble gas shields.
Perform basic troubleshooting of extrusion machinery and plastics processes.

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.

Drill press operator vs slitter operator skills

Common drill press operator skills

Blueprint Specifications, 19%
Jigs, 16%
Tape Measure, 11%
CNC Machines, 8%
Safety Practices, 5%
Drill Holes, 5%

Common slitter operator skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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