Fabrication operator vs saw operator

The differences between fabrication operators and saw operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a saw operator has an average salary of $32,319, which is higher than the $31,772 average annual salary of a fabrication operator.

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

Fabrication operator vs saw operator overview

	Fabrication Operator	Saw Operator
Yearly salary	$31,772	$32,319
Hourly rate	$15.28	$15.54
Growth rate	-5%	3%
Number of jobs	56,825	58,465
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	44	45
Years of experience	-	-

Fabrication operator vs saw operator salary

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

	Fabrication Operator	Saw Operator
Average salary	$31,772	$32,319
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	Mankato, MN	Springfield, OR
Highest paying state	North Dakota	Oregon
Best paying company	Sanmina	Micro Metals Inc.
Best paying industry	Technology	Construction

Differences between fabrication operator and saw operator education

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

	Fabrication Operator	Saw Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 36%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Fabrication operator vs saw operator demographics

Here are the differences between fabrication operators' and saw operators' demographics:

	Fabrication Operator	Saw Operator
Average age	44	45
Gender ratio	Male, 77.6% Female, 22.4%	Male, 90.2% Female, 9.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.5% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 9.4% White, 58.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	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	5%	6%

Differences between fabrication operator and saw operator duties and responsibilities

Fabrication operator example responsibilities.

Coordinate with engineers and supervisor for setting up Amada press brake, forming sheet metal chassis and parts for productions.
Operate any coil fabrication machine producing aluminum coils.
Monitor, control and operate computerized wafer equipment for the inspection, etching or alignment of integrate circuits.
Perform duties in accordance with GMP principles.
Shape metal material over anvils, blocks, or other forms, using hand tools.

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.

Fabrication operator vs saw operator skills

Common fabrication operator skills

Tape Measure, 12%
Hand Tools, 9%
Calipers, 7%
Grinders, 6%
MIG, 5%
Customer Satisfaction, 4%

Common saw operator skills

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