Braider operator vs machine operator

The differences between braider operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a braider operator has an average salary of $33,898, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a braider operator include hand tools, extrusion and braiders. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Braider operator vs machine operator overview

	Braider Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$33,898	$32,874
Hourly rate	$16.30	$15.80
Growth rate	7%	-6%
Number of jobs	45,238	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	43	44
Years of experience	-	-

Braider operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Braider Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$33,898	$32,874
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $42,000	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 braider operator and machine operator education

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

	Braider Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Braider operator vs machine operator demographics

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

	Braider Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	43	44
Gender ratio	Male, 59.6% Female, 40.4%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 8.1% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	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	5%	5%

Differences between braider operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Braider operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Operate textile braiders convert over to run wire for coax braid.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Check the pics per inch, diameter over the braid and write data on quality check sheet for the particular braider.
do QA checks every hour and record all info and make changes if the product isnt within specs

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.

Braider operator vs machine operator skills

Common braider operator skills

Hand Tools, 45%
Extrusion, 26%
Braiders, 10%
Braids, 7%
Catheter, 5%
Machine Operation, 4%

Common machine operator skills

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