Warp knit operator vs knitter operator

The differences between warp knit operators and knitter operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes Less than 1 month to become both a warp knit operator and a knitter operator. Additionally, a knitter operator has an average salary of $38,090, which is higher than the $35,564 average annual salary of a warp knit operator.

Warp knit operator vs knitter operator overview

	Warp Knit Operator	Knitter Operator
Yearly salary	$35,564	$38,090
Hourly rate	$17.10	$18.31
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	25,669	29,839
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 35%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	-	-

Warp knit operator vs knitter operator salary

Warp knit operators and knitter operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Warp Knit Operator	Knitter Operator
Average salary	$35,564	$38,090
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $46,000	Between $26,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between warp knit operator and knitter operator education

There are a few differences between a warp knit operator and a knitter operator in terms of educational background:

	Warp Knit Operator	Knitter Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 35%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Warp knit operator vs knitter operator demographics

Here are the differences between warp knit operators' and knitter operators' demographics:

	Warp Knit Operator	Knitter Operator
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 36.5% Female, 63.5%	Male, 55.6% Female, 44.4%
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 warp knit operator and knitter operator duties and responsibilities

Warp knit operator example responsibilities.

Check paper work make changes if need for different yarn if creel is changing.
Assist in the startup and operation of textile manufacturing facility.
Make yarn for Nike, Hanes, Gildan, etc.

Knitter operator example responsibilities.

Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Maintain proper communication with management and frac crews on/off-site.

Warp knit operator vs knitter operator skills

Common warp knit operator skills

Creel, 57%
Hand Tools, 35%
Computer System, 4%
Test Runs, 4%

Common knitter operator skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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