Duplicator punch operator vs slitter operator

The differences between duplicator punch 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 duplicator punch operator and a slitter operator. Additionally, a duplicator punch operator has an average salary of $40,252, which is higher than the $34,188 average annual salary of a slitter operator.

The top three skills for a duplicator punch operator include PDF, velo and xerox. The most important skills for a slitter operator are math, basic math, and tape measure.

Duplicator punch operator vs slitter operator overview

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Slitter Operator
Yearly salary	$40,252	$34,188
Hourly rate	$19.35	$16.44
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	26,021	61,918
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Duplicator punch operator vs slitter operator salary

Duplicator punch operators and slitter operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Slitter Operator
Average salary	$40,252	$34,188
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $52,000	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 duplicator punch operator and slitter operator education

There are a few differences between a duplicator punch operator and a slitter operator in terms of educational background:

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Slitter Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Duplicator punch operator vs slitter operator demographics

Here are the differences between duplicator punch operators' and slitter operators' demographics:

	Duplicator Punch Operator	Slitter Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 79.7% Female, 20.3%	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 duplicator punch operator and slitter operator duties and responsibilities

Duplicator punch operator example responsibilities.

Copy, velo and spiral bind legal documents for court presentations.
Process complex print and binding jobs build from excel and PowerPoint format.
Duplicate videotapes of various formats to other videotape formats, mostly VHS.
Utilize metallurgy labs to service production with SPC, end of run/ start of run verifications, as well as master certification ..
Operate conventional mill and conventional lathe machines, cold see, spot-welding & MIG & TIG.

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.

Duplicator punch operator vs slitter operator skills

Common duplicator punch operator skills

PDF, 50%
Velo, 36%
Xerox, 5%
Customer Service, 5%
PowerPoint, 4%

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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