Cascade operator vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between cascade 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 $37,797 average annual salary of a cascade operator.

Cascade operator vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Cascade Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$37,797	$39,626
Hourly rate	$18.17	$19.05
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	30,605	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 45%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Cascade operator vs multi-skilled operator salary

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

	Cascade Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$37,797	$39,626
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $48,000	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 cascade operator and multi-skilled operator education

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

	Cascade Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 45%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Management	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cascade operator vs multi-skilled operator demographics

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

	Cascade Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 80.0% Female, 20.0%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 5.5% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	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 cascade operator and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Cascade operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Solve math equations quickly and accurately without calculator.
Maintain and organize production log books, charts and batch records according to industry standards and FDA regulations.

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.

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