CNC Programmer vs Meat Cutter
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
CNC Programmer
$81,000 typical, a year
Most CNC Programmers earn $72,800 to $98,800 a year.
From 166 postings that list pay
532 open jobs now
Meat Cutter
$42,500 typical, a year
Most Meat Cutters earn $38,500 to $47,800 a year.
From 329 postings that list pay
2,976 open jobs now
CNC Programmers typically earn about $38,500 more a year than Meat Cutters.
What each one does
CNC Programmer
- Develop and write CNC programs for milling, turning, and multi-axis machines.
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine machining requirements.
- Select appropriate tooling, speeds, and feeds to optimize performance and efficiency.
- Run and test programs, then fine-tune them for efficiency and accuracy.
- Diagnose and fix problems that arise during the manufacturing process.
- Ensure the finished parts meet precise specifications and maintain quality standards.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Meat Cutter
- Greet customers and provide them with good quality food.
- Unload and store merchandise, prepare and display foods in accordance with company standards.
- Monitor product quality and make sure it is always fresh and safe.
- Keep sales areas, backrooms, and coolers clean and well organized.
- Wash and sanitize cookware and utensils in accordance with company and Health Department policies.
- Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality and proper space allocation for merchandise.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
CNC Programmer
More common in CNC Programmer postings
- CNC Programming 8 in 10 postings
- CNC Machining 6 in 10 postings
- Mastercam 5 in 10 postings
- Tooling 4 in 10 postings
- Esprit CAM 3 in 10 postings
- Blueprint Reading 3 in 10 postings
- G-code 3 in 10 postings
- Machining 3 in 10 postings
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing 3 in 10 postings
- CAD/CAM 2 in 10 postings
Meat Cutter
More common in Meat Cutter postings
- Food Safety 4 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 3 in 10 postings
- Safety and Sanitation 3 in 10 postings
- Labeling 2 in 10 postings
- Merchandising 2 in 10 postings
- Food Preparation 2 in 10 postings
- Inventory Management 2 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 1 in 10 postings
- Stocking 1 in 10 postings
- Grinding 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
CNC Programmer
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ARCH Medical SolutionsPay not stated Blandon, PACNC MachiningGeometric Dimensioning & TolerancingProduction PlanningProcess ImprovementMastercam +3Machinist/CNC/Programmer
Luminator Technology GroupPay not stated Plano, TXMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookCNC MachiningSolidWorksAutoCAD +12CNC Programmer | Events, Exhibits, Woodshop
Pinnacle expPay not stated Irvine, CARhinoSolidWorksAutodeskMastercamCNC Machining +4
Meat Cutter
Meat Cutter
Creation systemPay not stated Hooksett, NH, United StatesMerchandisingSafety and SanitationFood SafetyFood PreparationMeat Cutter
Creation systemPay not stated Flower Mound, TX, United StatesMerchandisingSafety and SanitationFood SafetyFood PreparationMeat - Seafood Clerk
Creation systemPay not stated Tucson, AZ, United StatesFood SafetyCustomer Service
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