Blow mold operator vs machine operator

The differences between blow mold operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a blow mold operator has an average salary of $33,632, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a blow mold operator include quality checks, minor maintenance and quality standards. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Blow mold operator vs machine operator overview

	Blow Mold Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$33,632	$32,874
Hourly rate	$16.17	$15.80
Growth rate	-5%	-6%
Number of jobs	71,525	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	45	44
Years of experience	-	-

Blow mold operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Blow Mold Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$33,632	$32,874
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $41,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	Omaha, NE	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	Alaska	Minnesota
Best paying company	Dairy Farmers of America	BD
Best paying industry	Construction	Automotive

Differences between blow mold operator and machine operator education

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

	Blow Mold Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Blow mold operator vs machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between blow mold operators' and machine operators' demographics:

	Blow Mold Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	45	44
Gender ratio	Male, 80.4% Female, 19.6%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.7% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.3% Asian, 6.7% White, 58.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	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 blow mold operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Blow mold operator example responsibilities.

Require molding expect rate of part producing and achieving ISO QualityStandards.
Train to troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on blow-mold and support equipment.
Perform SPC on product manufacture.
Enforce and execute the facilities GMP policies.
Experience in operating grinders, trimmers and conveyor system.
Operate set up perform general maintenance on blow mold machines and grinders

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.

Blow mold operator vs machine operator skills

Common blow mold operator skills

Quality Checks, 14%
Minor Maintenance, 14%
Quality Standards, 9%
Troubleshoot, 8%
Quality Products, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 5%

Common machine operator skills

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