Bander operator vs cell operator

The differences between bander operators and cell operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a cell operator has an average salary of $37,866, which is higher than the $34,710 average annual salary of a bander operator.

The top three skills for a bander operator include troubleshoot, production equipment and safety regulations. The most important skills for a cell operator are hand tools, math, and quality standards.

Bander operator vs cell operator overview

	Bander Operator	Cell Operator
Yearly salary	$34,710	$37,866
Hourly rate	$16.69	$18.20
Growth rate	-5%	7%
Number of jobs	45,852	66,532
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	44	43
Years of experience	-	-

Bander operator vs cell operator salary

Bander operators and cell operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bander Operator	Cell Operator
Average salary	$34,710	$37,866
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $45,000	Between $31,000 And $45,000
Highest paying City	-	Bothell, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Cummins
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between bander operator and cell operator education

There are a few differences between a bander operator and a cell operator in terms of educational background:

	Bander Operator	Cell Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bander operator vs cell operator demographics

Here are the differences between bander operators' and cell operators' demographics:

	Bander Operator	Cell Operator
Average age	44	43
Gender ratio	Male, 76.5% Female, 23.5%	Male, 68.8% Female, 31.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Asian, 7.2% White, 61.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 7.6% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between bander operator and cell operator duties and responsibilities

Bander operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Record statistics on ISO documentation, and coordinate with machine technicians and electrical technicians to keep machines operating at maximum efficiency.
Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

Cell operator example responsibilities.

Work with QC on parts.
Capture torque data for SPC charts.
Read and implement PC (product criteria).
Work with engineering to make specialty repair parts for hoists.
Adjust CNC machines as needed to ensure that parts are made to spec.
Assist in editing CNC programs and develop new part setups and tooling while working closely with manufacturing engineers.

Bander operator vs cell operator skills

Common bander operator skills

Troubleshoot, 23%
Production Equipment, 14%
Safety Regulations, 13%
Calipers, 13%
Safety Rules, 13%
CNC, 6%

Common cell operator skills

Hand Tools, 12%
Math, 10%
Quality Standards, 8%
CNC, 8%
Calipers, 7%
Micrometers, 6%