Batch mixer vs paint maker

The differences between batch mixers and paint makers 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 $32,367 average annual salary of a paint maker.

The top three skills for a batch mixer include quality standards, GMP and processing equipment. The most important skills for a paint maker are coats, , and .

Batch mixer vs paint maker overview

	Batch Mixer	Paint Maker
Yearly salary	$36,984	$32,367
Hourly rate	$17.78	$15.56
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	1,274	7,940
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 47%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	-	-

Batch mixer vs paint maker salary

Batch mixers and paint makers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Batch Mixer	Paint Maker
Average salary	$36,984	$32,367
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $47,000	Between $23,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	Lakewood, NJ	-
Highest paying state	Rhode Island	-
Best paying company	Ecolab	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between batch mixer and paint maker education

There are a few differences between a batch mixer and a paint maker in terms of educational background:

	Batch Mixer	Paint Maker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 47%
Most common major	Business	General Studies
Most common college	-	-

Batch mixer vs paint maker demographics

Here are the differences between batch mixers' and paint makers' demographics:

	Batch Mixer	Paint Maker
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 93.4% Female, 6.6%	Male, 89.4% Female, 10.6%
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, 8.5% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 4.3% White, 62.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between batch mixer and paint maker 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.

Paint maker example responsibilities.

Weigh batches, run mixers, make additions to batches, run filter units and fill totes.
Follow and review instructions, and measure and mix ingredients while wearing the proper PPE for batches of medicine.
Help a variety of customers, from professional contractors to DIY home owners

Batch mixer vs paint maker skills

Common batch mixer skills

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

Common paint maker skills

Coats, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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