Coater operator vs pack machine operator

The differences between coater operators and pack 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 $35,157 average annual salary of a pack machine operator.

The top three skills for a coater operator include math, safety procedures and basic math. The most important skills for a pack machine operator are basic math, defective products, and team-oriented environment.

Coater operator vs pack machine operator overview

	Coater Operator	Pack Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$36,659	$35,157
Hourly rate	$17.62	$16.90
Growth rate	2%	7%
Number of jobs	60,454	68,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	42	44
Years of experience	4	-

Coater operator vs pack machine operator salary

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

	Coater Operator	Pack Machine Operator
Average salary	$36,659	$35,157
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $44,000	Between $28,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	Nashua, NH	Minneapolis, MN
Highest paying state	Oregon	North Dakota
Best paying company	Sanmina	Reser's Fine Foods
Best paying industry	Technology	Manufacturing

Differences between coater operator and pack machine operator education

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

	Coater Operator	Pack Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 47%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Coater operator vs pack machine operator demographics

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

	Coater Operator	Pack Machine Operator
Average age	42	44
Gender ratio	Male, 82.2% Female, 17.8%	Male, 53.6% Female, 46.4%
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, 12.2% Unknown, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 7.4% White, 59.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	4%	5%

Differences between coater operator and pack 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.

Pack machine operator example responsibilities.

Insure that products pass inspection according to FDA contracts.
Perform CIP procedures on machinery when changing yogurt brands.
Maintain and operate machine and equipment quality control FDA approval identify good or bad parts
Observe quality of finish parts to prevent oversight by packer/inspector & prevent QA direction to rework/reinspect.
Perform QA checks, rework when need, cleaning, and transporting cages to the cooler.
Review other inspectors GMP forms; verify calibration and functionality of GMP instrumentation perform in-process tests and product audits.

Coater operator vs pack 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 pack machine operator skills

Basic Math, 12%
Defective Products, 8%
Team-Oriented Environment, 7%
Quality Checks, 7%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Math, 6%

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