Binder operator vs operator

The differences between binder operators and operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a binder operator and an operator. Additionally, an operator has an average salary of $37,928, which is higher than the $37,696 average annual salary of a binder operator.

The top three skills for a binder operator include hand tools, machine operation and collating. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Binder operator vs operator overview

	Binder Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$37,696	$37,928
Hourly rate	$18.12	$18.23
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	30,311	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	49	43
Years of experience	4	4

Binder operator vs operator salary

Binder operators and operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Binder Operator	Operator
Average salary	$37,696	$37,928
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $52,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between binder operator and operator education

There are a few differences between a binder operator and an operator in terms of educational background:

	Binder Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Binder operator vs operator demographics

Here are the differences between binder operators' and operators' demographics:

	Binder Operator	Operator
Average age	49	43
Gender ratio	Male, 71.4% Female, 28.6%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.7% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 8.7% White, 62.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	8%	4%

Differences between binder operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Binder operator example responsibilities.

Manage mail heads, stackers and print pockets and train crew members on same.
Set up machinery and run and process customer's orders for deluxe checks.
Turn setscrews on needle bars, and position require numbers of needles in stitching machines.
Perform quality control checks on all product run on bindery machinery
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Experience with laminating, extrusion and multi-color printing.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Binder operator vs operator skills

Common binder operator skills

Hand Tools, 27%
Machine Operation, 21%
Collating, 17%
Stitching, 9%
Inkjet, 6%
RAN, 4%

Common operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%