CNC Programmer vs Meat Cutter

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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

CNC Programmer salaries CNC Programmer jobs

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

Meat Cutter salaries Meat Cutter jobs

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

  • Pay not stated Blandon, PA
    CNC MachiningGeometric Dimensioning & TolerancingProduction PlanningProcess ImprovementMastercam +3
    Mid level · 5+ yrs exp 1 day ago
    Apply
  • Machinist/CNC/Programmer

    Luminator Technology Group
    Pay not stated Plano, TX
    Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookCNC MachiningSolidWorksAutoCAD +12
    Mid level · 2+ yrs exp 1 month ago
    Apply
  • Pay not stated Irvine, CA
    RhinoSolidWorksAutodeskMastercamCNC Machining +4
    Entry level · 1-3 yrs exp 15 hours ago
    Apply

Meat Cutter

  • Meat Cutter

    Creation system
    Pay not stated Hooksett, NH, United States
    MerchandisingSafety and SanitationFood SafetyFood Preparation
    1 day ago
    Apply
  • Meat Cutter

    Creation system
    Pay not stated Flower Mound, TX, United States
    MerchandisingSafety and SanitationFood SafetyFood Preparation
    1 day ago
    Apply
  • Meat - Seafood Clerk

    Creation system
    Pay not stated Tucson, AZ, United States
    Food SafetyCustomer Service
    1 day ago
    Apply

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