Coat finisher vs sewing machine operator

The differences between coat finishers and sewing 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 a sewing machine operator. Additionally, a coat finisher has an average salary of $31,649, which is higher than the $31,312 average annual salary of a sewing machine operator.

The top three skills for a coat finisher include safety regulations, and . The most important skills for a sewing machine operator are stitching, industrial sewing machines, and single needle.

Coat finisher vs sewing machine operator overview

	Coat Finisher	Sewing Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$31,649	$31,312
Hourly rate	$15.22	$15.05
Growth rate	-2%	-
Number of jobs	2,099	63,884
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 49%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	6	6

Coat finisher vs sewing machine operator salary

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

	Coat Finisher	Sewing Machine Operator
Average salary	$31,649	$31,312
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $38,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Gasser Chair
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between coat finisher and sewing machine operator education

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

	Coat Finisher	Sewing Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 49%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	-	-

Coat finisher vs sewing machine operator demographics

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

	Coat Finisher	Sewing Machine Operator
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 81.3% Female, 18.8%	Male, 15.7% Female, 84.3%
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, 9.7% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.5% Asian, 10.1% White, 65.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between coat finisher and sewing 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.

Sewing machine operator example responsibilities.

Observe sewing machine operation to detect defects in stitching and machine malfunction and notify supervisor.
Set up programs and operate Tajima embroidery machine and create eye catching looks for ladies and gentlemen's garments
Experience with Tajima 1 , 6 and 8 head machines.
Secure spools of thread on spindles.
Sew binding on government issue t-shirts.
Add stoning to gowns or costumes.

Coat finisher vs sewing machine operator skills

Common coat finisher skills

Safety Regulations, 100%

Common sewing machine operator skills

Stitching, 12%
Industrial Sewing Machines, 10%
Single Needle, 8%
Machine Operation, 8%
Safety Rules, 7%
Machine Malfunctions, 7%

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