Spiral binder operator vs knife operator

The differences between spiral binder operators and knife operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a spiral binder operator, becoming a knife operator takes usually requires Less than 1 month. Additionally, a knife operator has an average salary of $38,218, which is higher than the $35,134 average annual salary of a spiral binder operator.

Spiral binder operator vs knife operator overview

	Spiral Binder Operator	Knife Operator
Yearly salary	$35,134	$38,218
Hourly rate	$16.89	$18.37
Growth rate	-	-5%
Number of jobs	26,433	30,267
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	49	48
Years of experience	4	-

Spiral binder operator vs knife operator salary

Spiral binder operators and knife operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Spiral Binder Operator	Knife Operator
Average salary	$35,134	$38,218
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $53,000	Between $29,000 And $49,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between spiral binder operator and knife operator education

There are a few differences between a spiral binder operator and a knife operator in terms of educational background:

	Spiral Binder Operator	Knife Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Engineering	Business
Most common college	-	-

Spiral binder operator vs knife operator demographics

Here are the differences between spiral binder operators' and knife operators' demographics:

	Spiral Binder Operator	Knife Operator
Average age	49	48
Gender ratio	Male, 90.9% Female, 9.1%	Male, 66.5% Female, 33.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Asian, 8.0% White, 69.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 13.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 19.6% Asian, 3.0% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.8%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between spiral binder operator and knife operator duties and responsibilities

Spiral binder operator example responsibilities.

Manage mail heads, stackers and print pockets and train crew members on same.
Perform quality control checks on all product run on bindery machinery
Operate and set up Baum folders

Knife operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Work in the board plant making drywall board-also run forklift
Guide stackers in the proper methods and procedures for the manufacturing of corrugate sheets and develop team interaction and growth.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Identify business through analyzing results, sales plan and effectively utilize payroll hours

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Updated January 8, 2025

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