Slitter operator vs furnace operator

The differences between slitter operators and furnace operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a furnace operator has an average salary of $35,972, which is higher than the $34,188 average annual salary of a slitter operator.

The top three skills for a slitter operator include math, basic math and tape measure. The most important skills for a furnace operator are math, basic math, and cranes.

Slitter operator vs furnace operator overview

	Slitter Operator	Furnace Operator
Yearly salary	$34,188	$35,972
Hourly rate	$16.44	$17.29
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	61,918	58,975
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	2	-

Slitter operator vs furnace operator salary

Slitter operators and furnace operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Slitter Operator	Furnace Operator
Average salary	$34,188	$35,972
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $42,000	Between $29,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	Salem, NH	Rochester, NY
Highest paying state	Alaska	New York
Best paying company	Olympic Steel	BWX Technologies
Best paying industry	Transportation	Technology

Differences between slitter operator and furnace operator education

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

	Slitter Operator	Furnace Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Slitter operator vs furnace operator demographics

Here are the differences between slitter operators' and furnace operators' demographics:

	Slitter Operator	Furnace Operator
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 86.2% Female, 13.8%	Male, 92.6% Female, 7.4%
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, 10.9% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 3.6% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	3%	7%

Differences between slitter operator and furnace operator duties and responsibilities

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.

Furnace operator example responsibilities.

Lead and coordinate team in all aspects of operation in an aluminum blast furnace.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Operate ABB robotic cell by loading parts on fixtures to be weld together.
Maintain safety measures and PPE.
Complete minor touch ups with MIG welders.
Spray arc welding utilizing gas shield MIG.

Slitter operator vs furnace operator skills

Common slitter operator skills

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

Common furnace operator skills

Math, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Cranes, 9%
Preventative Maintenance, 9%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Brazing, 5%