Slitter operator vs oven operator

The differences between slitter operators and oven operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a slitter operator, becoming an oven operator takes usually requires 1-3 months. Additionally, an oven operator has an average salary of $34,253, 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 an oven operator are safety procedures, food safety, and safety rules.

Slitter operator vs oven operator overview

	Slitter Operator	Oven Operator
Yearly salary	$34,188	$34,253
Hourly rate	$16.44	$16.47
Growth rate	-5%	4%
Number of jobs	61,918	55,259
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	2	3

Slitter operator vs oven operator salary

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

	Slitter Operator	Oven Operator
Average salary	$34,188	$34,253
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $42,000	Between $26,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	Salem, NH	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	Alaska	Hawaii
Best paying company	Olympic Steel	Marzetti
Best paying industry	Transportation	Finance

Differences between slitter operator and oven operator education

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

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

Slitter operator vs oven operator demographics

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

	Slitter Operator	Oven Operator
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 86.2% Female, 13.8%	Male, 80.8% Female, 19.2%
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, 9.0% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 11.5% White, 52.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.7%
LGBT Percentage	3%	7%

Differences between slitter operator and oven 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.

Oven operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Execute GMP and QC procedures ensuring QA objectives.
Maintain QCCP log sheets as per QA protocol.
Utilize HACCP systems and GMPs to create sanitary product.
Follow all company and OSHA require safety policies and procedures.
Receive safety training on all equipment and machines by OSHA certify trainers.

Slitter operator vs oven operator skills

Common slitter operator skills

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

Common oven operator skills

Safety Procedures, 19%
Food Safety, 19%
Safety Rules, 6%
Product Specifications, 5%
GMP, 5%
HACCP, 5%