Forge operator vs saw operator

The differences between forge operators and saw operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a forge operator has an average salary of $33,751, which is higher than the $32,319 average annual salary of a saw operator.

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

Forge operator vs saw operator overview

	Forge Operator	Saw Operator
Yearly salary	$33,751	$32,319
Hourly rate	$16.23	$15.54
Growth rate	7%	3%
Number of jobs	57,462	58,465
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 67%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	43	45
Years of experience	4	-

Forge operator vs saw operator salary

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

	Forge Operator	Saw Operator
Average salary	$33,751	$32,319
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $41,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Springfield, OR
Highest paying state	-	Oregon
Best paying company	-	Micro Metals Inc.
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between forge operator and saw operator education

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

	Forge Operator	Saw Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 67%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Forge operator vs saw operator demographics

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

	Forge Operator	Saw Operator
Average age	43	45
Gender ratio	Male, 93.4% Female, 6.6%	Male, 90.2% Female, 9.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.2% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Asian, 2.6% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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	4%	6%

Differences between forge operator and saw operator duties and responsibilities

Forge operator example responsibilities.

Perform quality checks using micrometers, calipers and other gauges to assure finish forged stabilizer bars are within specification.
Use cnc operate saws shears lathes and mills to size billet charges.
Operate 5,000 ton press daily, operation are manual or automatic using a CNC numerical screen.
Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot creatively, solve problems effectively, and make inform decisions while successfully guiding others through constant change.
Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

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.

Forge operator vs saw operator skills

Common forge operator skills

Hand Tools, 22%
Safety Rules, 16%
Calipers, 12%
Cranes, 8%
Gauges, 7%
CNC, 6%

Common saw operator skills

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