Braider operator vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between braider operators and multi-skilled operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a multi-skilled operator has an average salary of $39,626, which is higher than the $33,898 average annual salary of a braider operator.

The top three skills for a braider operator include hand tools, extrusion and braiders. The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Braider operator vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Braider Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$33,898	$39,626
Hourly rate	$16.30	$19.05
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	45,238	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Braider operator vs multi-skilled operator salary

Braider operators and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Braider Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$33,898	$39,626
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $42,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between braider operator and multi-skilled operator education

There are a few differences between a braider operator and a multi-skilled operator in terms of educational background:

	Braider Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 48%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Braider operator vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between braider operators' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Braider Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 59.6% Female, 40.4%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
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, 11.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between braider operator and multi-skilled 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

Multi-skilled operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and manipulators.
Operate CNC machines (machinist) at the production line.
Machine parts to specifications using machines such as lathes, milling, CNC machines.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Unload trailers with new deliveries with crane.

Braider operator vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common braider operator skills

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

Common multi-skilled operator skills

Quality Checks, 13%
Quality Standards, 10%
Production Equipment, 9%
Safety Standards, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PPE, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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