Collar turner operator vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between collar turner 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 $35,972 average annual salary of a collar turner operator.

The top three skills for a collar turner operator include CNC, calipers and . The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Collar turner operator vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Collar Turner Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$35,972	$39,626
Hourly rate	$17.29	$19.05
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	30,677	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Collar turner operator vs multi-skilled operator salary

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

	Collar Turner Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$35,972	$39,626
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $45,000	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 collar turner operator and multi-skilled operator education

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

	Collar Turner Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Collar turner operator vs multi-skilled operator demographics

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

	Collar Turner Operator	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 78.7% Female, 21.3%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.4% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 6.5% White, 58.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	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 collar turner operator and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Collar turner 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.

Collar turner operator vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common collar turner operator skills

CNC, 68%
Calipers, 32%

Common multi-skilled operator skills

Quality Checks, 13%
Quality Standards, 10%
Production Equipment, 9%
Safety Standards, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PPE, 6%

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