Color blender vs jig operator

The differences between color blenders and jig operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a jig operator has an average salary of $37,780, which is higher than the $31,083 average annual salary of a color blender.

The top three skills for a color blender include safety practices, equipment problems and safety procedures. The most important skills for a jig operator are jigs, , and .

Color blender vs jig operator overview

	Color Blender	Jig Operator
Yearly salary	$31,083	$37,780
Hourly rate	$14.94	$18.16
Growth rate	3%	-5%
Number of jobs	515	29,960
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	-	-

Color blender vs jig operator salary

Color blenders and jig operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Color Blender	Jig Operator
Average salary	$31,083	$37,780
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $39,000	Between $25,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between color blender and jig operator education

There are a few differences between a color blender and a jig operator in terms of educational background:

	Color Blender	Jig Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Color blender vs jig operator demographics

Here are the differences between color blenders' and jig operators' demographics:

	Color Blender	Jig Operator
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 80.6% Female, 19.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.4% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 4.4% White, 54.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 14.4% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 4.4% White, 54.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between color blender and jig operator duties and responsibilities

Color blender example responsibilities.

Move inventory from stock location, to production, by use of RF scan guns.
Stack finish containers on pallets per specifications.
Work with largest customer, Masterbrand / Decora, establishing new mixing techniques and standard processes.
Ensure efficient maintenance of assign rig equipment.

Jig operator example responsibilities.

Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Operate a jig machine to assemble and attach hinges on garagedoors and check the production line for imperfections.
Conduct rig movements during drilling operations.

Color blender vs jig operator skills

Common color blender skills

Safety Practices, 92%
Equipment Problems, 6%
Safety Procedures, 2%

Common jig operator skills

Jigs, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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