Slitter vs press operator

The differences between slitters and press 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 slitter and a press operator. Additionally, a press operator has an average salary of $34,568, which is higher than the $30,995 average annual salary of a slitter.

The top three skills for a slitter include tape measure, pallets and slitting machines. The most important skills for a press operator are quality standards, press machine, and quality checks.

Slitter vs press operator overview

	Slitter	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$30,995	$34,568
Hourly rate	$14.90	$16.62
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	230	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 64%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Slitter vs press operator salary

Slitters and press operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Slitter	Press Operator
Average salary	$30,995	$34,568
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $37,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	Visalia, CA	Westfield, MA
Highest paying state	Alaska	New Hampshire
Best paying company	Advantage xPO	ProAmpac
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between slitter and press operator education

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

	Slitter	Press Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 64%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Slitter vs press operator demographics

Here are the differences between slitters' and press operators' demographics:

	Slitter	Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 79.1% Female, 20.9%	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%
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 slitter and press operator duties and responsibilities

Slitter example responsibilities.

Follow all ISO rules and procedures at all times.
Gain knowledge in the use of calipers for measuring thickness.
Set up and run various jobs on such machines as slitters, laser perforators and more.
Construct industrial size slitter arbors to the exact measurements per customer customize order for sheet metal coils.
Maintain housekeeping around assign slitters.
Experience in utilizing micrometers veneer calipers flatness table according to customer specifications.

Press operator example responsibilities.

Work on the assembly line making tire covers for Honda and Toyota.
Maintain SPC records using a bore gauge and calipers.
Ensure quality of parts produce per ISO-9000 standards through the use of calipers, micrometers, and several custom-made gauges.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Adjust colors to become PMS accurate, with gradations.
Assist fab with mig welding.

Slitter vs press operator skills

Common slitter skills

Tape Measure, 24%
Pallets, 18%
Slitting Machines, 17%
Calipers, 15%
Quality Checks, 9%
Safety Rules, 7%

Common press operator skills

Quality Standards, 12%
Press Machine, 9%
Quality Checks, 8%
Preventative Maintenance, 8%
Safety Guidelines, 5%
Digital Press, 4%