Slitter operator vs line operator

The differences between slitter operators and line operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a line operator has an average salary of $34,520, 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 line operator are preventative maintenance, PPE, and basic math.

Slitter operator vs line operator overview

	Slitter Operator	Line Operator
Yearly salary	$34,188	$34,520
Hourly rate	$16.44	$16.60
Growth rate	-5%	7%
Number of jobs	61,918	137,127
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	2	-

Slitter operator vs line operator salary

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

	Slitter Operator	Line Operator
Average salary	$34,188	$34,520
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $42,000	Between $27,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	Salem, NH	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	Alaska	North Dakota
Best paying company	Olympic Steel	BD
Best paying industry	Transportation	Manufacturing

Differences between slitter operator and line operator education

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

	Slitter Operator	Line Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Slitter operator vs line operator demographics

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

	Slitter Operator	Line Operator
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 86.2% Female, 13.8%	Male, 67.6% Female, 32.4%
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, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 7.0% White, 61.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	3%	5%

Differences between slitter operator and line 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.

Line operator example responsibilities.

Follow safety procedures, including but not limit to, wearing proper PPE, lock-out/tag-out, and HAZMAT.
Weld various models of Honda car seats.
Operate foam line for assembly of Toyota Tacoma car seats.
Work the assembly line building car door frames for Chrysler.
Work in high volume production setting, sewing seat covers for Toyota vehicles.
Wear all PPE while manually draining and cleaning of all dip tanks and stations after shift or when production quality lessen.

Slitter operator vs line operator skills

Common slitter operator skills

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

Common line operator skills

Preventative Maintenance, 12%
PPE, 9%
Basic Math, 9%
Extrusion, 8%
Quality Checks, 7%
Assembly Line, 5%