Coat finisher vs embroidery machine operator

The differences between coat finishers and embroidery machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 3-6 months to become both a coat finisher and an embroidery machine operator. Additionally, an embroidery machine operator has an average salary of $31,900, which is higher than the $31,649 average annual salary of a coat finisher.

The top three skills for a coat finisher include safety regulations, and . The most important skills for an embroidery machine operator are embroidery, stitching, and quality standards.

Coat finisher vs embroidery machine operator overview

	Coat Finisher	Embroidery Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$31,649	$31,900
Hourly rate	$15.22	$15.34
Growth rate	-2%	-8%
Number of jobs	2,099	65,211
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	6	6

Coat finisher vs embroidery machine operator salary

Coat finishers and embroidery machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Coat Finisher	Embroidery Machine Operator
Average salary	$31,649	$31,900
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $38,000	Between $25,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Fargo, ND
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	World Emblem
Best paying industry	-	Professional

Differences between coat finisher and embroidery machine operator education

There are a few differences between a coat finisher and an embroidery machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Coat Finisher	Embroidery Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Coat finisher vs embroidery machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between coat finishers' and embroidery machine operators' demographics:

	Coat Finisher	Embroidery Machine Operator
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 81.3% Female, 18.8%	Male, 28.0% Female, 72.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 26.5% Asian, 12.6% White, 47.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Asian, 8.1% White, 65.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between coat finisher and embroidery machine operator duties and responsibilities

Coat finisher example responsibilities.

Assist ICM with project management responsibilities and updating and editing documentation for ISO compliance.
Wear a half mask respirator, safety glasses, and proper PPE.

Embroidery machine operator example responsibilities.

Observe sewing operation to detect defects in stitching, repairs defective embroidery, regulates machine settings
Observe sewing operation to detect defects in stitching, and make corrections if need.
Decorate t-shirts and sweat shirts for college bookstores.
Digitize graphics to print and cut for t-shirts and decals.
Replace empty bobbins and doing weekly cleaning such as oiling and dusting.
Create patterns, cut fabric and sew large custom drapes, bedding and cushions for high end homes and businesses.

Coat finisher vs embroidery machine operator skills

Common coat finisher skills

Safety Regulations, 100%

Common embroidery machine operator skills

Embroidery, 56%
Stitching, 6%
Quality Standards, 5%
Detect Defects, 4%
Oiling, 4%
Machine Operation, 3%

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