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What is a trim master operator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a trim master operator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $19.34 an hour? That's $40,222 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -8% and produce -286,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreTrim Master OperatorUS Average
Salary
3.1

Avg. Salary $40,222

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
4.7

Growth rate -8%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.94%

Asian 4.39%

Black or African American 14.42%

Hispanic or Latino 22.26%

Unknown 3.76%

White 54.23%

Gender

female 16.24%

male 83.76%

Age - 52.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 52.5
Stress level
4.7

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.7

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
7.6

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a trim master operator

  1. Explore trim master operator education requirements

    Most common trim master operator degrees

    Bachelor's

    37.4 %

    High School Diploma

    25.9 %

    Associate

    14.4 %
  2. Start to develop specific trim master operator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Lean Six Sigma40.48%
    Sigma17.51%
    R7.55%
    On-Time Delivery5.05%
    Six Sigma Training4.53%
  3. Complete relevant trim master operator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New trim master operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a trim master operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real trim master operator resumes.
  4. Research trim master operator duties and responsibilities

    • Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
    • Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks and service agreements.
    • Maintain SAS code and JMP scripts for quality control and period product review.
    • Used PLC controller to adjust amp hour values to target thickness of master stamper.
  5. Apply for trim master operator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a trim master operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average trim master operator salary

The average trim master operator salary in the United States is $40,222 per year or $19 per hour. Trim master operator salaries range between $22,000 and $70,000 per year.

Average trim master operator salary
$40,222 Yearly
$19.34 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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