Slitter operator vs saw operator

The differences between slitter operators and saw 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 $32,319 average annual salary of a saw operator.

The top three skills for a slitter operator include math, basic math and tape measure. The most important skills for a saw operator are tape measure, hand tools, and basic math.

Slitter operator vs saw operator overview

	Slitter Operator	Saw Operator
Yearly salary	$34,188	$32,319
Hourly rate	$16.44	$15.54
Growth rate	-5%	3%
Number of jobs	61,918	58,465
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 56%
Average age	46	45
Years of experience	2	-

Slitter operator vs saw operator salary

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

	Slitter Operator	Saw Operator
Average salary	$34,188	$32,319
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $42,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	Salem, NH	Springfield, OR
Highest paying state	Alaska	Oregon
Best paying company	Olympic Steel	Micro Metals Inc.
Best paying industry	Transportation	Construction

Differences between slitter operator and saw operator education

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

	Slitter Operator	Saw Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 56%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Slitter operator vs saw operator demographics

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

	Slitter Operator	Saw Operator
Average age	46	45
Gender ratio	Male, 86.2% Female, 13.8%	Male, 90.2% Female, 9.8%
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, 11.1% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 1.1% White, 65.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	3%	6%

Differences between slitter operator and saw 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.

Saw operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Used spread sheets, calipers, micrometers, and other gauges to ensure proper sizes and quality of finish products.
Utilize precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
Use various size micrometers, calibers, and gauges accurately.
Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling and cleaning machines, etc.
Fabricate and cut rolled copper into specific parts for use in HVAC applications.

Slitter operator vs saw operator skills

Common slitter operator skills

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

Common saw operator skills

Tape Measure, 15%
Hand Tools, 10%
Basic Math, 8%
Math, 8%
Aluminum, 7%
Safety Procedures, 6%