Color blender vs tenter frame operator

The differences between color blenders and tenter frame operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a tenter frame operator has an average salary of $44,049, 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 tenter frame operator are control panels, , and .

Color blender vs tenter frame operator overview

	Color Blender	Tenter Frame Operator
Yearly salary	$31,083	$44,049
Hourly rate	$14.94	$21.18
Growth rate	3%	-
Number of jobs	515	26,029
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 57%	High School Diploma, 51%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	-	-

Color blender vs tenter frame operator salary

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

	Color Blender	Tenter Frame Operator
Average salary	$31,083	$44,049
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $39,000	Between $29,000 And $65,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between color blender and tenter frame operator education

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

	Color Blender	Tenter Frame Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 57%	High School Diploma, 51%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Color blender vs tenter frame operator demographics

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

	Color Blender	Tenter Frame Operator
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 75.0% Female, 25.0%
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 tenter frame 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.

Tenter frame operator example responsibilities.

Implement tool control and OSHA safety regulations while working independently on various machinery.
Implement tool control and OSHA safety regulations while working independently on various machinery.

Color blender vs tenter frame operator skills

Common color blender skills

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

Common tenter frame operator skills

Control Panels, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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