Lap machine operator vs cut-out machine operator

The differences between lap machine operators 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 lap machine operator, 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 $31,901 average annual salary of a lap machine operator.

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

Lap machine operator vs cut-out machine operator overview

	Lap Machine Operator	Cut-Out Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$31,901	$35,298
Hourly rate	$15.34	$16.97
Growth rate	3%	-8%
Number of jobs	53,641	59,713
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 48%
Average age	40	43
Years of experience	6	2

Lap machine operator vs cut-out machine operator salary

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

	Lap Machine Operator	Cut-Out Machine Operator
Average salary	$31,901	$35,298
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	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 lap machine operator and cut-out machine operator education

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

	Lap Machine Operator	Cut-Out Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 48%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Lap machine operator vs cut-out machine operator demographics

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

	Lap Machine Operator	Cut-Out Machine Operator
Average age	40	43
Gender ratio	Male, 74.3% Female, 25.7%	Male, 81.5% Female, 18.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 2.5% White, 66.0% 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 lap machine operator and cut-out machine operator duties and responsibilities

Lap machine operator example responsibilities.

Measure parts with micrometers and calipers to insure parts accuracy.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Operate ABB robots and machine to make filters.

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.

Lap machine operator vs cut-out machine operator skills

Common lap machine operator skills

Micrometers, 67%
Calipers, 33%

Common cut-out machine operator skills

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

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