Slitter operator vs press operator

The differences between slitter operators and press 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 operator. Additionally, a press operator has an average salary of $34,568, 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 operator are quality standards, press machine, and quality checks.

Slitter operator vs press operator overview

	Slitter Operator	Press Operator
Yearly salary	$34,188	$34,568
Hourly rate	$16.44	$16.62
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	61,918	55,215
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

Slitter operator vs press operator salary

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

	Slitter Operator	Press Operator
Average salary	$34,188	$34,568
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $42,000	Between $27,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	Salem, NH	Westfield, MA
Highest paying state	Alaska	New Hampshire
Best paying company	Olympic Steel	ProAmpac
Best paying industry	Transportation	Automotive

Differences between slitter operator and press operator education

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

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

Slitter operator vs press operator demographics

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

	Slitter Operator	Press Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 86.2% Female, 13.8%	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%
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, 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 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 operator example responsibilities.

Work on the assembly line making tire covers for Honda and Toyota.
Maintain SPC records using a bore gauge and calipers.
Ensure quality of parts produce per ISO-9000 standards through the use of calipers, micrometers, and several custom-made gauges.
Maintain strict quality requirements using scales, calipers and micrometers.
Adjust colors to become PMS accurate, with gradations.
Assist fab with mig welding.

Slitter operator vs press 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 operator skills

Quality Standards, 12%
Press Machine, 9%
Quality Checks, 8%
Preventative Maintenance, 8%
Safety Guidelines, 5%
Digital Press, 4%