Slitter operator vs press brake operator

The differences between slitter operators and press brake 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 press brake operator. Additionally, a press brake operator has an average salary of $36,359, 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 press brake operator are calipers, tape measure, and math.

Slitter operator vs press brake operator overview

	Slitter Operator	Press Brake Operator
Yearly salary	$34,188	$36,359
Hourly rate	$16.44	$17.48
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	61,918	57,264
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Slitter operator vs press brake operator salary

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

	Slitter Operator	Press Brake Operator
Average salary	$34,188	$36,359
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $42,000	Between $29,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	Salem, NH	Hartford, CT
Highest paying state	Alaska	Rhode Island
Best paying company	Olympic Steel	Johnson Controls
Best paying industry	Transportation	Finance

Differences between slitter operator and press brake operator education

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

	Slitter Operator	Press Brake Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Slitter operator vs press brake operator demographics

Here are the differences between slitter operators' and press brake operators' demographics:

	Slitter Operator	Press Brake Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 86.2% Female, 13.8%	Male, 91.1% Female, 8.9%
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, 7.9% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Asian, 1.7% White, 71.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between slitter operator and press brake 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.

Press brake operator example responsibilities.

Set up machines and troubleshoot.
Set up and run a turret punch
Maintain and ensure proper use of PPE.
Promote from tool operator to dye shop.
Hold tight tolerances and always use your PPE.
Used math skills to produce parts to a specific dimension.

Slitter operator vs press brake operator skills

Common slitter operator skills

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

Common press brake operator skills

Calipers, 12%
Tape Measure, 9%
Math, 8%
Hand Tools, 7%
Amada, 5%
Safety Procedures, 4%

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