Air tool operator vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between air tool operators and multi-skilled operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a multi-skilled operator has an average salary of $39,626, which is higher than the $37,761 average annual salary of an air tool operator.

The top three skills for an air tool operator include air tools, and . The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Air tool operator vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Air Tool Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$37,761	$39,626
Hourly rate	$18.15	$19.05
Growth rate	-8%	7%
Number of jobs	39,745	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Air tool operator vs multi-skilled operator salary

Air tool operators and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Air Tool Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$37,761	$39,626
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $47,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between air tool operator and multi-skilled operator education

There are a few differences between an air tool operator and a multi-skilled operator in terms of educational background:

	Air Tool Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Animation	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Air tool operator vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between air tool operators' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Air Tool Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 62.5% Female, 37.5%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 5.5% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between air tool operator and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Air tool operator example responsibilities.

Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.

Multi-skilled operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and manipulators.
Operate CNC machines (machinist) at the production line.
Machine parts to specifications using machines such as lathes, milling, CNC machines.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Unload trailers with new deliveries with crane.

Air tool operator vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common air tool operator skills

Air Tools, 100%

Common multi-skilled operator skills

Quality Checks, 13%
Quality Standards, 10%
Production Equipment, 9%
Safety Standards, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PPE, 6%

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