Robot operator vs saw operator

The differences between robot operators and saw operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a robot operator has an average salary of $40,298, which is higher than the $32,319 average annual salary of a saw operator.

The top three skills for a robot operator include quality checks, pallets and basic math. The most important skills for a saw operator are tape measure, hand tools, and basic math.

Robot operator vs saw operator overview

	Robot Operator	Saw Operator
Yearly salary	$40,298	$32,319
Hourly rate	$19.37	$15.54
Growth rate	-5%	3%
Number of jobs	53,309	58,465
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	40	45
Years of experience	6	-

Robot operator vs saw operator salary

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

	Robot Operator	Saw Operator
Average salary	$40,298	$32,319
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $49,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Springfield, OR
Highest paying state	-	Oregon
Best paying company	-	Micro Metals Inc.
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between robot operator and saw operator education

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

	Robot Operator	Saw Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Dunwoody College of Technology	-

Robot operator vs saw operator demographics

Here are the differences between robot operators' and saw operators' demographics:

	Robot Operator	Saw Operator
Average age	40	45
Gender ratio	Male, 81.7% Female, 18.3%	Male, 90.2% Female, 9.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.7% Asian, 2.7% White, 63.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 1.1% White, 65.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	3%	6%

Differences between robot operator and saw operator duties and responsibilities

Robot operator example responsibilities.

Manage aluminum structural/pipe fabrication turnaround: cross-country CGIT/IPB megawatt electrical power conductors.
Place a series of parts on a series of jigs ultimately leading to a finish part i.e.
Make sure all GMP's and all company policies are follow in accordance with state and federal law.
Maintain functionality and quality of parts for medical devices and monitor robotic manufacturing machines.
Reconfigure robotic equipment to handle differing packaging and materials using both mechanical and electronic controls.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.

Saw operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Used spread sheets, calipers, micrometers, and other gauges to ensure proper sizes and quality of finish products.
Utilize precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
Use various size micrometers, calibers, and gauges accurately.
Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling and cleaning machines, etc.
Fabricate and cut rolled copper into specific parts for use in HVAC applications.

Robot operator vs saw operator skills

Common robot operator skills

Quality Checks, 13%
Pallets, 13%
Basic Math, 8%
CNC, 6%
Safety Procedures, 6%
GMP, 5%

Common saw operator skills

Tape Measure, 15%
Hand Tools, 10%
Basic Math, 8%
Math, 8%
Aluminum, 7%
Safety Procedures, 6%