Hooper vs cut-out machine operator

The differences between hoopers and cut-out machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 3-6 months to become a hooper, becoming a cut-out machine operator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a cut-out machine operator has an average salary of $35,298, which is higher than the $34,392 average annual salary of a hooper.

The top three skills for a hooper include embroidery, and . The most important skills for a cut-out machine operator are CNC, quality checks, and hand tools.

Hooper vs cut-out machine operator overview

	Hooper	Cut-Out Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$34,392	$35,298
Hourly rate	$16.53	$16.97
Growth rate	3%	-8%
Number of jobs	1,428	59,713
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 48%
Average age	40	43
Years of experience	6	2

Hooper vs cut-out machine operator salary

Hoopers and cut-out machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Hooper	Cut-Out Machine Operator
Average salary	$34,392	$35,298
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $46,000	Between $26,000 And $47,000
Highest paying City	-	Reading, PA
Highest paying state	-	Pennsylvania
Best paying company	-	Olympic Steel
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between hooper and cut-out machine operator education

There are a few differences between a hooper and a cut-out machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Hooper	Cut-Out Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 48%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Hooper vs cut-out machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between hoopers' and cut-out machine operators' demographics:

	Hooper	Cut-Out Machine Operator
Average age	40	43
Gender ratio	Male, 53.2% Female, 46.8%	Male, 81.5% Female, 18.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.4% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Asian, 3.9% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 4.8% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 6.0% White, 68.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	4%	6%

Differences between hooper and cut-out machine operator duties and responsibilities

Hooper example responsibilities.

Hoop clothing onto devices to prepare to go thru machines for embroidery and any other dept.
Assess pediatric patients for developmental delays using screening tool, consult with clinic pediatricians, and evaluate parent or caregiver concerns.
Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.

Cut-out machine operator example responsibilities.

Attach specialty jams to windows.
Work on inventory team used RF gun and cycle counts.
Perform calibration checks on all measuring devices such as measuring tapes etc.
Perform other personnel functions as needed or assign to include labeling, etc.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Operate and set up vertical ba nd see, drill, and use cutting torches.

Hooper vs cut-out machine operator skills

Common hooper skills

Embroidery, 100%

Common cut-out machine operator skills

CNC, 21%
Quality Checks, 19%
Hand Tools, 13%
Calipers, 8%
Laser Cutting, 8%
CAD, 7%