Tenter frame operator vs jig operator

The differences between tenter frame operators and jig operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a tenter frame operator has an average salary of $44,049, which is higher than the $37,780 average annual salary of a jig operator.

The top three skills for a tenter frame operator include control panels, and . The most important skills for a jig operator are jigs, , and .

Tenter frame operator vs jig operator overview

	Tenter Frame Operator	Jig Operator
Yearly salary	$44,049	$37,780
Hourly rate	$21.18	$18.16
Growth rate	-	-5%
Number of jobs	26,029	29,960
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	-	-

Tenter frame operator vs jig operator salary

Tenter frame operators and jig operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tenter Frame Operator	Jig Operator
Average salary	$44,049	$37,780
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $65,000	Between $25,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between tenter frame operator and jig operator education

There are a few differences between a tenter frame operator and a jig operator in terms of educational background:

	Tenter Frame Operator	Jig Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Tenter frame operator vs jig operator demographics

Here are the differences between tenter frame operators' and jig operators' demographics:

	Tenter Frame Operator	Jig Operator
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 75.0% Female, 25.0%	Male, 80.6% Female, 19.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.4% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 4.4% White, 54.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 14.4% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 4.4% White, 54.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between tenter frame operator and jig operator duties and responsibilities

Tenter frame operator example responsibilities.

Implement tool control and OSHA safety regulations while working independently on various machinery.
Implement tool control and OSHA safety regulations while working independently on various machinery.

Jig operator example responsibilities.

Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Operate a jig machine to assemble and attach hinges on garagedoors and check the production line for imperfections.
Conduct rig movements during drilling operations.

Tenter frame operator vs jig operator skills

Common tenter frame operator skills

Control Panels, 100%

Common jig operator skills

Jigs, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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