Bender machine operator vs machine operator

The differences between bender machine operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a machine operator has an average salary of $32,874, which is higher than the $30,989 average annual salary of a bender machine operator.

The top three skills for a bender machine operator include calipers, hand tools and machine operation. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Bender machine operator vs machine operator overview

	Bender Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$30,989	$32,874
Hourly rate	$14.90	$15.80
Growth rate	-5%	-6%
Number of jobs	58,638	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	2	-

Bender machine operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Bender Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$30,989	$32,874
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $36,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Automotive

Differences between bender machine operator and machine operator education

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

	Bender Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bender machine operator vs machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between bender machine operators' and machine operators' demographics:

	Bender Machine Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 71.9% Female, 28.1%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Asian, 1.7% White, 71.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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	3%	5%

Differences between bender machine operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Bender machine operator example responsibilities.

Preheat workpieces, using heating furnaces or hand torches.
Follow standardized company general manufacturing procedures (GMP) throughout shift.
Use protractor to check for appropriate degree after bend.
Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

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.

Bender machine operator vs machine operator skills

Common bender machine operator skills

Calipers, 29%
Hand Tools, 21%
Machine Operation, 17%
Tape Measure, 13%
Quality Checks, 9%
RAN, 3%

Common machine operator skills

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

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