Fabric machine operator vs saw operator

The differences between fabric machine operators and saw operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a fabric machine operator has an average salary of $35,954, which is higher than the $32,319 average annual salary of a saw operator.

The top three skills for a fabric machine operator include hand tools, math and tape measure. The most important skills for a saw operator are tape measure, hand tools, and basic math.

Fabric machine operator vs saw operator overview

	Fabric Machine Operator	Saw Operator
Yearly salary	$35,954	$32,319
Hourly rate	$17.29	$15.54
Growth rate	-8%	3%
Number of jobs	65,896	58,465
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	43	45
Years of experience	2	-

Fabric machine operator vs saw operator salary

Fabric machine operators and saw operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Fabric Machine Operator	Saw Operator
Average salary	$35,954	$32,319
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $44,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	Eugene, OR	Springfield, OR
Highest paying state	Massachusetts	Oregon
Best paying company	Jacobs Engineering Group	Micro Metals Inc.
Best paying industry	Technology	Construction

Differences between fabric machine operator and saw operator education

There are a few differences between a fabric machine operator and a saw operator in terms of educational background:

	Fabric Machine Operator	Saw Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Dunwoody College of Technology	-

Fabric machine operator vs saw operator demographics

Here are the differences between fabric machine operators' and saw operators' demographics:

	Fabric Machine Operator	Saw Operator
Average age	43	45
Gender ratio	Male, 87.2% Female, 12.8%	Male, 90.2% Female, 9.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.3% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Asian, 5.8% White, 68.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	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	6%	6%

Differences between fabric machine operator and saw operator duties and responsibilities

Fabric machine operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Machine welder and TIG welding, bonding components together to fabricate metal products according to specifications and blueprints
Operate various industrial machinery including robotic welder, slider, CNC wire bender, press brake, and parts oven.
Complete daily checklist for forklift and clamp truck.
Fasten metal materials using soldering, brazing, and welding equipment.
Set up and operate centerless griding machines to grind OD metal.

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.

Fabric machine operator vs saw operator skills

Common fabric machine operator skills

Hand Tools, 10%
Math, 10%
Tape Measure, 10%
Basic Math, 9%
Calipers, 8%
Press Brake, 8%

Common saw operator skills

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