Shearing machine operator vs slitter operator

The differences between shearing machine 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 shearing machine operator and a slitter operator. Additionally, a slitter operator has an average salary of $34,188, which is higher than the $30,810 average annual salary of a shearing machine operator.

The top three skills for a shearing machine operator include shear machine, brake press and calipers. The most important skills for a slitter operator are math, basic math, and tape measure.

Shearing machine operator vs slitter operator overview

	Shearing Machine Operator	Slitter Operator
Yearly salary	$30,810	$34,188
Hourly rate	$14.81	$16.44
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	53,915	61,918
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Shearing machine operator vs slitter operator salary

Shearing machine operators and slitter operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Shearing Machine Operator	Slitter Operator
Average salary	$30,810	$34,188
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $38,000	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 shearing machine operator and slitter operator education

There are a few differences between a shearing machine operator and a slitter operator in terms of educational background:

	Shearing Machine Operator	Slitter Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Shearing machine operator vs slitter operator demographics

Here are the differences between shearing machine operators' and slitter operators' demographics:

	Shearing Machine Operator	Slitter Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 98.8% Female, 1.2%	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 shearing machine operator and slitter operator duties and responsibilities

Shearing machine operator example responsibilities.

Change equipment over to new product.
Use hand or power tools and use precision measuring tools and equipment.
Load or unload material or work piece into machinery; maintain or repair industrial or relate.
Set up operations and measurement of material and machinery
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.
Move completed product via forklift to warehouse.

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.

Shearing machine operator vs slitter operator skills

Common shearing machine operator skills

Shear Machine, 24%
Brake Press, 18%
Calipers, 16%
CNC, 15%
Trim Knives, 10%
Blueprint Specifications, 7%

Common slitter operator skills

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

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