Batch mixer vs composition worker

The differences between batch mixers and composition workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a batch mixer has an average salary of $36,984, which is higher than the $28,755 average annual salary of a composition worker.

The top three skills for a batch mixer include quality standards, GMP and processing equipment. The most important skills for a composition worker are hand tools, composite materials, and .

Batch mixer vs composition worker overview

	Batch Mixer	Composition Worker
Yearly salary	$36,984	$28,755
Hourly rate	$17.78	$13.82
Growth rate	4%	-
Number of jobs	1,274	19,351
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 41%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Batch mixer vs composition worker salary

Batch mixers and composition workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Batch Mixer	Composition Worker
Average salary	$36,984	$28,755
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $47,000	Between $19,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	Lakewood, NJ	-
Highest paying state	Rhode Island	-
Best paying company	Ecolab	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between batch mixer and composition worker education

There are a few differences between a batch mixer and a composition worker in terms of educational background:

	Batch Mixer	Composition Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Batch mixer vs composition worker demographics

Here are the differences between batch mixers' and composition workers' demographics:

	Batch Mixer	Composition Worker
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 93.4% Female, 6.6%	Male, 60.2% Female, 39.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.8% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.1% Asian, 4.0% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 14.9% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 3.2% White, 63.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between batch mixer and composition worker duties and responsibilities

Batch mixer example responsibilities.

Follow all regulations such as; GMP, FDA, and OSHA requirements.
Work in appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Verify and document calculations perform by other batch mixers.
Have excellent math skills to gatherrequir ingredients to set specifications.
Produce a quality product in a clean and safe environment within the standards and practices set forth by employer and USDA.
Fill batch tanks with powder and liquid materials to be transfer to the spray dryer feed line.

Composition worker example responsibilities.

Maneuver barges and signale tugboats to tow barges.
Dump asphalt & make minor asphalt repairs need in street.
Construct the assembly of new military equipment.
Job responsibilities include prepping and bonding/ assembly of flight critical aircraft components.
Lay up GE 90 and GenX fan cases

Batch mixer vs composition worker skills

Common batch mixer skills

Quality Standards, 32%
GMP, 19%
Processing Equipment, 12%
Mixers, 12%
PPE, 10%
QC, 7%

Common composition worker skills

Hand Tools, 96%
Composite Materials, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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