Stretcher vs sheet folder

The differences between stretchers and sheet folders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a stretcher has an average salary of $40,843, which is higher than the $33,236 average annual salary of a sheet folder.

Stretcher vs sheet folder overview

	Stretcher	Sheet Folder
Yearly salary	$40,843	$33,236
Hourly rate	$19.64	$15.98
Growth rate	-3%	-
Number of jobs	40	2,182
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 75%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	-	-

Stretcher vs sheet folder salary

Stretchers and sheet folders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Stretcher	Sheet Folder
Average salary	$40,843	$33,236
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $71,000	Between $22,000 And $49,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between stretcher and sheet folder education

There are a few differences between a stretcher and a sheet folder in terms of educational background:

	Stretcher	Sheet Folder
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 75%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Graphic Design
Most common college	-	-

Stretcher vs sheet folder demographics

Here are the differences between stretchers' and sheet folders' demographics:

	Stretcher	Sheet Folder
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 84.1% Female, 15.9%	Male, 72.7% Female, 27.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% Asian, 7.3% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%	Black or African American, 16.7% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 26.7% Asian, 8.4% White, 42.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between stretcher and sheet folder duties and responsibilities

Stretcher example responsibilities.

Inspect canvas quality before shipment.
Work in extrusion on an aluminum printing press.
Count and verify orders pick to ensure accuracy.
Use of a digital thermometer to make sure dyes are the correct temperature for extrusion.
Operate all equipment in the area including bale presses, tow stretchers, tow fixers and blenders.
Transport clients in wheelchairs or stretchers, making sure that the wheelchair/stretcher is secured properly inside the transporting vehicle.

Sheet folder example responsibilities.

Change bindery machine devices, such as knives, guides, rollers, and perforators to accommodate sheets of specify sizes.
Steam, fold, package, box and ship Nike polo shirts and hats.Also inspect quality and trim of embroidery work.

Stretcher vs sheet folder skills

Common stretcher skills

Canvas, 55%
Extrusion, 29%
Stretchers, 16%

Common sheet folder skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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