Forming press operator vs slitter operator

The differences between forming 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 forming press operator and a slitter operator. Additionally, a forming press operator has an average salary of $38,216, which is higher than the $34,188 average annual salary of a slitter operator.

The top three skills for a forming press operator include calipers, RAN and . The most important skills for a slitter operator are math, basic math, and tape measure.

Forming press operator vs slitter operator overview

	Forming Press Operator	Slitter Operator
Yearly salary	$38,216	$34,188
Hourly rate	$18.37	$16.44
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	33,312	61,918
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Forming press operator vs slitter operator salary

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

	Forming Press Operator	Slitter Operator
Average salary	$38,216	$34,188
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $48,000	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 forming press operator and slitter operator education

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

	Forming Press Operator	Slitter Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 41%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Forming press operator vs slitter operator demographics

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

	Forming Press Operator	Slitter Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 89.3% Female, 10.7%	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 forming press operator and slitter operator duties and responsibilities

Forming press operator example responsibilities.

Use of CMM machines and standard hand tools for adjustments and corrections.
Used measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and stationary measuring equipment.
Set up and run press according to set up sheet.form an submit first piece to Qc for quality check.
Verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers and calipers.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Dye setting and machine set up.

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.

Forming press operator vs slitter operator skills

Common forming press operator skills

Calipers, 73%
RAN, 27%

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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