B-operator vs machine operator

The differences between b-operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a b-operator has an average salary of $40,072, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a b-operator include work ethic, quality standards and hand tools. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

B-operator vs machine operator overview

	B-Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$40,072	$32,874
Hourly rate	$19.27	$15.80
Growth rate	-7%	-6%
Number of jobs	52,831	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

B-operator vs machine operator salary

B-operators and machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	B-Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$40,072	$32,874
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $52,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	Richmond, CA	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	California	Minnesota
Best paying company	Westinghouse Appliances Australia	BD
Best paying industry	Energy	Automotive

Differences between b-operator and machine operator education

There are a few differences between a b-operator and a machine operator in terms of educational background:

	B-Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

B-operator vs machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between b-operators' and machine operators' demographics:

	B-Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 85.3% Female, 14.7%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.6% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 7.1% White, 58.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.5% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between b-operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

B-operator example responsibilities.

Manage work and heater logs, overtime budget, project delegation and PPE gear inventory.
Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
General maintenance and operation of all PLC control filling, labeling, vision, barcoding and packaging line equipment.
Prepare asphalt mixtures per customer requirements, load and unload tankers and monitor tanks and assist with paperwork
Operate assembly equipment and take SPC measurements for high-speed automate production line.
Monitor machine operation throughout shift; also programme and troubleshot Ishida and Yamato scale.

Machine operator example responsibilities.

Conduct preventative maintenance checks on industrial brake manufacturing machines and forklifts.
Follow company and safety procedures using industrial chemicals and PPE to efficiently clean and sanitize all equipment.
Operate forklift and bobcat as needed.
Run a line in a PVC pipe production plant.
Operate machinery including forklift, bobcat and various power tools.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

B-operator vs machine operator skills

Common b-operator skills

Work Ethic, 9%
Quality Standards, 7%
Hand Tools, 7%
Calipers, 5%
Safety Procedures, 5%
Cranes, 4%

Common machine operator skills

Basic Math, 11%
CNC, 9%
Math, 9%
Safety Procedures, 8%
Machine Operation, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%