Slitter operator vs manufacturing operator

The differences between slitter operators and manufacturing 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 operator and a manufacturing operator. Additionally, a manufacturing operator has an average salary of $34,457, 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 manufacturing operator are basic math, GMP, and math.

Slitter operator vs manufacturing operator overview

	Slitter Operator	Manufacturing Operator
Yearly salary	$34,188	$34,457
Hourly rate	$16.44	$16.57
Growth rate	-5%	2%
Number of jobs	61,918	97,656
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Slitter operator vs manufacturing operator salary

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

	Slitter Operator	Manufacturing Operator
Average salary	$34,188	$34,457
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $42,000	Between $27,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	Salem, NH	Fort Collins, CO
Highest paying state	Alaska	Wyoming
Best paying company	Olympic Steel	DuPont
Best paying industry	Transportation	Pharmaceutical

Differences between slitter operator and manufacturing operator education

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

	Slitter Operator	Manufacturing Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	Stanford University

Slitter operator vs manufacturing operator demographics

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

	Slitter Operator	Manufacturing Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 86.2% Female, 13.8%	Male, 69.2% Female, 30.8%
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, 8.8% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 21.5% Asian, 4.5% White, 60.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	3%	6%

Differences between slitter operator and manufacturing 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.

Manufacturing operator example responsibilities.

Manage multiple large volume fermentation tanks simultaneously.
Manage distillation process to determine product specification compliance, and prepare unit for shutdown or turnaround process.
Prepare, coats and finishes metal and/or other surfaces.
Work inside sterile production room, class 10,000 and ISO 9000.
Experience and certify in handling chemicals with proper PPE acid gear.
Follow ISO work instructions to manufacture and convert high quality polishing pads.

Slitter operator vs manufacturing operator skills

Common slitter operator skills

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

Common manufacturing operator skills

Basic Math, 8%
GMP, 8%
Math, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
Lean Manufacturing, 5%
Safety Rules, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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