Panel saw operator vs machine operator

The differences between panel saw operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a panel saw operator has an average salary of $33,795, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a panel saw operator include safety guidelines, routine maintenance and RAN. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Panel saw operator vs machine operator overview

	Panel Saw Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$33,795	$32,874
Hourly rate	$16.25	$15.80
Growth rate	3%	-6%
Number of jobs	41,066	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	45	44
Years of experience	-	-

Panel saw operator vs machine operator salary

Panel saw operators and machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Panel Saw Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$33,795	$32,874
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $39,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between panel saw operator and machine operator education

There are a few differences between a panel saw operator and a machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Panel Saw Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Panel saw operator vs machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between panel saw operators' and machine operators' demographics:

	Panel Saw Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	45	44
Gender ratio	Male, 91.2% Female, 8.8%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.2% Asian, 1.1% White, 64.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	6%	5%

Differences between panel saw operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Panel saw operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Operate battery of circular saws to cut plastic blocks containing ceramic-coat aluminum rods to length for processing into electronic resistors.
Operate 3000 ton extrusion press utilizing computerize control panels and diagnostics systems.

Machine operator example responsibilities.

Conduct preventative maintenance checks on industrial brake manufacturing machines and forklifts.
Follow company and safety procedures using industrial chemicals and PPE to efficiently clean and sanitize all equipment.
Operate forklift and bobcat as needed.
Run a line in a PVC pipe production plant.
Operate machinery including forklift, bobcat and various power tools.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Panel saw operator vs machine operator skills

Common panel saw operator skills

Safety Guidelines, 19%
Routine Maintenance, 13%
RAN, 10%
Tape Measure, 10%
Equipment Set-Up, 8%
Assembly Line, 7%

Common machine operator skills

Basic Math, 11%
CNC, 9%
Math, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%