Four-slide operator vs slitter operator

The differences between four-slide 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 four-slide operator and a slitter operator. Additionally, a slitter operator has an average salary of $34,188, which is higher than the $33,421 average annual salary of a four-slide operator.

The top three skills for a four-slide operator include calipers, guest safety and blueprint specifications. The most important skills for a slitter operator are math, basic math, and tape measure.

Four-slide operator vs slitter operator overview

	Four-Slide Operator	Slitter Operator
Yearly salary	$33,421	$34,188
Hourly rate	$16.07	$16.44
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	26,517	61,918
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 30%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Four-slide operator vs slitter operator salary

Four-slide operators and slitter operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Four-Slide Operator	Slitter Operator
Average salary	$33,421	$34,188
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $42,000	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 four-slide operator and slitter operator education

There are a few differences between a four-slide operator and a slitter operator in terms of educational background:

	Four-Slide Operator	Slitter Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 30%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Four-slide operator vs slitter operator demographics

Here are the differences between four-slide operators' and slitter operators' demographics:

	Four-Slide Operator	Slitter Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 61.3% Female, 38.7%	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 four-slide operator and slitter operator duties and responsibilities

Four-slide operator example responsibilities.

Train in rescue breathing and CPR.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Press operator on misc multicolore Heidelberg and Komori presses

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.

Four-slide operator vs slitter operator skills

Common four-slide operator skills

Calipers, 40%
Guest Safety, 18%
Blueprint Specifications, 15%
Customer Service, 12%
Punch Press, 6%
Troubleshoot, 3%

Common slitter operator skills

Math, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Tape Measure, 8%
Safety Rules, 7%
Slitter Machine, 6%
Safety Procedures, 5%