Slicing machine operator vs general machine operator

The differences between slicing machine operators and general machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a slicing machine operator has an average salary of $34,171, which is higher than the $32,414 average annual salary of a general machine operator.

The top three skills for a slicing machine operator include quality checks, and . The most important skills for a general machine operator are math, CNC, and safety procedures.

Slicing machine operator vs general machine operator overview

	Slicing Machine Operator	General Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$34,171	$32,414
Hourly rate	$16.43	$15.58
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	57,506	138,111
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 50%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	-	-

Slicing machine operator vs general machine operator salary

Slicing machine operators and general machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Slicing Machine Operator	General Machine Operator
Average salary	$34,171	$32,414
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $44,000	Between $26,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	Little Rock, AR	Oshkosh, WI
Highest paying state	Alaska	Wisconsin
Best paying company	Trident Seafoods	Reckitt Benckiser
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between slicing machine operator and general machine operator education

There are a few differences between a slicing machine operator and a general machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Slicing Machine Operator	General Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 50%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Slicing machine operator vs general machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between slicing machine operators' and general machine operators' demographics:

	Slicing Machine Operator	General Machine Operator
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 91.9% Female, 8.1%	Male, 81.2% Female, 18.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.7% Unknown, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Asian, 6.1% White, 57.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Asian, 7.3% White, 61.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	10%	5%

Differences between slicing machine operator and general machine operator duties and responsibilities

Slicing machine operator example responsibilities.

Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.
Used measuring devices such as micrometer, microscope, and optical comparators to ensure parts meet specification.

General machine operator example responsibilities.

Lift work pieces to machines using hoists.
Control & troubleshoot automate extrusion line adjusting speed & feed, monitoring temperature, & finish material specification per customers order.
Overlook daily operations of single/twin screw extruders and packaging of finish product.

Slicing machine operator vs general machine operator skills

Common slicing machine operator skills

Quality Checks, 100%

Common general machine operator skills

Math, 12%
CNC, 10%
Safety Procedures, 10%
Troubleshoot, 9%
Production Process, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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