Coater operator vs machine operator

The differences between coater operators and machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a coater operator has an average salary of $36,659, which is higher than the $32,874 average annual salary of a machine operator.

The top three skills for a coater operator include math, safety procedures and basic math. The most important skills for a machine operator are basic math, CNC, and math.

Coater operator vs machine operator overview

	Coater Operator	Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$36,659	$32,874
Hourly rate	$17.62	$15.80
Growth rate	2%	-6%
Number of jobs	60,454	96,834
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	42	44
Years of experience	4	-

Coater operator vs machine operator salary

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

	Coater Operator	Machine Operator
Average salary	$36,659	$32,874
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $44,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	Nashua, NH	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	Oregon	Minnesota
Best paying company	Sanmina	BD
Best paying industry	Technology	Automotive

Differences between coater operator and machine operator education

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

	Coater Operator	Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Coater operator vs machine operator demographics

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

	Coater Operator	Machine Operator
Average age	42	44
Gender ratio	Male, 82.2% Female, 17.8%	Male, 72.3% Female, 27.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 20.9% Asian, 3.4% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	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	4%	5%

Differences between coater operator and machine operator duties and responsibilities

Coater operator example responsibilities.

Work in clean room under strict ISO Certified/GMP conditions.
Measure completed work to verify conformance to specifications using micrometers and calipers.
Perform repair and preventive maintenance on machinery including cleaning, oiling and adjusting.

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.

Coater operator vs machine operator skills

Common coater operator skills

Math, 10%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Basic Math, 8%
Production Schedules, 8%
Hand Tools, 7%
Quality Standards, 6%

Common machine operator skills

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