Bindery operator vs operator

The differences between bindery 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 bindery operator and an operator. Additionally, an operator has an average salary of $37,928, which is higher than the $36,599 average annual salary of a bindery operator.

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

Bindery operator vs operator overview

	Bindery Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$36,599	$37,928
Hourly rate	$17.60	$18.23
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	46,373	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	49	43
Years of experience	4	4

What does a bindery operator do?

In the publishing industry, a bindery operator is primarily in charge of operating the machine that binds the pages of magazines, books, and other products. They are also responsible for following guidelines and schedules, maintaining records, conducting regular maintenance checks on machines, and performing basic repairs and adjustments when necessary. Moreover, a bindery operator must maintain a clear communication line with staff while adhering to the company's safety standards and regulations for a smooth and efficient workflow.

What does an operator do?

Operators are skilled workers who are in charge of working on an industrial machine or a specific aspect of the manufacturing business. They are trained to operate machines, learning how to use them. They are also responsible for the maintenance and repair of the machine, and they should be able to troubleshoot problems and provide remedies to them. They must be knowledgeable about the different parts of the machine and how to mitigate any challenges that may arise. Operators should be alert, detail-oriented, and familiar with safety and health guidelines.

Bindery operator vs operator salary

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

	Bindery Operator	Operator
Average salary	$36,599	$37,928
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $44,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	Maple Grove, MN	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	Minnesota	North Dakota
Best paying company	Freedom Graphic Systems	Microsoft
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Technology

Differences between bindery operator and operator education

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

	Bindery Operator	Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Bindery operator vs operator demographics

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

	Bindery Operator	Operator
Average age	49	43
Gender ratio	Male, 72.7% Female, 27.3%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 8.9% White, 61.9% 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 bindery operator and operator duties and responsibilities

Bindery operator example responsibilities.

Manage mail heads, stackers and print pockets and train crew members on same.
Set up and run InkJet labeler to label newspapers and magazines.
Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on bindery machines, including cleaning, adjusting and oiling.
Require math and measuring skills.
Set up and run UV coating machine.
Set up and operate MBO and Stahl folders.

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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.

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Bindery operator vs operator skills

Common bindery operator skills

Machine Operation, 20%
Collating, 18%
Hand Tools, 15%
Control Surfaces, 7%
Bindery Equipment, 6%
Troubleshoot, 4%

Common operator skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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