Hot press operator vs slitter operator

The differences between hot 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 hot press operator and a slitter operator. Additionally, a hot press operator has an average salary of $35,939, which is higher than the $34,188 average annual salary of a slitter operator.

The top three skills for a hot press operator include hand tools, calipers and hot form. The most important skills for a slitter operator are math, basic math, and tape measure.

Hot press operator vs slitter operator overview

	Hot Press Operator	Slitter Operator
Yearly salary	$35,939	$34,188
Hourly rate	$17.28	$16.44
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	44,533	61,918
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Hot press operator vs slitter operator salary

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

	Hot Press Operator	Slitter Operator
Average salary	$35,939	$34,188
Salary range	Between $30,000 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 hot press operator and slitter operator education

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

	Hot Press Operator	Slitter Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 62%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Hot press operator vs slitter operator demographics

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

	Hot Press Operator	Slitter Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 84.1% Female, 15.9%	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 hot press operator and slitter operator duties and responsibilities

Hot press operator example responsibilities.

Operate CNC hot stamp robot press.
Utilize PPE such as protective glasses, gloves, and hard hat.
Measure completed work-pieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.
Feed dryer, dryer puller, forklift operator, lay-up line, box car loader, and run hot press.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Put a retainer on by using metal clips.

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.

Hot press operator vs slitter operator skills

Common hot press operator skills

Hand Tools, 37%
Calipers, 19%
Hot Form, 9%
PPE, 6%
Quality Checks, 6%
Dial Indicators, 6%

Common slitter operator skills

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