Slitter operator vs machine operator

The differences between slitter operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a slitter operator has an average salary of $34,188, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

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

Slitter operator vs machine operator overview

	Slitter Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$34,188	$32,874
Hourly rate	$16.44	$15.80
Growth rate	-5%	-6%
Number of jobs	61,918	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	2	-

Slitter operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Slitter Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$34,188	$32,874
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $42,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	Salem, NH	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	Alaska	Minnesota
Best paying company	Olympic Steel	BD
Best paying industry	Transportation	Automotive

Differences between slitter operator and machine operator education

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

	Slitter Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Slitter operator vs machine operator demographics

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

	Slitter Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 86.2% Female, 13.8%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
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, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	3%	5%

Differences between slitter operator and machine 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.

Machine operator example responsibilities.

Conduct preventative maintenance checks on industrial brake manufacturing machines and forklifts.
Follow company and safety procedures using industrial chemicals and PPE to efficiently clean and sanitize all equipment.
Operate forklift and bobcat as needed.
Run a line in a PVC pipe production plant.
Operate machinery including forklift, bobcat and various power tools.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Slitter operator vs machine operator skills

Common slitter operator skills

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

Common machine operator skills

Basic Math, 11%
CNC, 9%
Math, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%