Laminator vs chopper gun operator

The differences between laminators and chopper gun operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a laminator has an average salary of $38,554, which is higher than the $36,086 average annual salary of a chopper gun operator.

Laminator vs chopper gun operator overview

	Laminator	Chopper Gun Operator
Yearly salary	$38,554	$36,086
Hourly rate	$18.54	$17.35
Growth rate	-11%	-11%
Number of jobs	176	25,803
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Laminator vs chopper gun operator salary

Laminators and chopper gun operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Laminator	Chopper Gun Operator
Average salary	$38,554	$36,086
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $69,000	Between $24,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between laminator and chopper gun operator education

There are a few differences between a laminator and a chopper gun operator in terms of educational background:

	Laminator	Chopper Gun Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Laminator vs chopper gun operator demographics

Here are the differences between laminators' and chopper gun operators' demographics:

	Laminator	Chopper Gun Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 73.5% Female, 26.5%	Male, 90.6% Female, 9.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 8.8% White, 57.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 14.0% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 8.5% White, 56.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between laminator and chopper gun operator duties and responsibilities

Laminator example responsibilities.

Train on proper PPE, hazardous chemical handling and FOD (foreign object debree).
Operate CNC fabric cutting table.
Repair cracked fiberglass and PVC flanges.
Require to operate CNC equipment for trimming fiberglass parts
Mask deck, or bottom if a cut-lap.
Inspect and clean glass and run it through the washer.

Chopper gun operator example responsibilities.

Dump raw materials into the mixers; follow mix sequences to achieve designate temperatures.
Participate in Kaizen events and ISO certification.
Participate in Kaizen events and ISO certification.

Laminator vs chopper gun operator skills

Common laminator skills

Hand Tools, 19%
Quality Standards, 9%
Grinders, 6%
Safety Procedures, 6%
PPE, 6%
Safety Standards, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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