Console operator vs converter operator

The differences between console operators and converter operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a console operator and a converter operator. Additionally, a console operator has an average salary of $43,202, which is higher than the $35,271 average annual salary of a converter operator.

The top three skills for a console operator include emergency situations, CCTV and telephone calls. The most important skills for a converter operator are quality checks, hand tools, and pallets.

Console operator vs converter operator overview

	Console Operator	Converter Operator
Yearly salary	$43,202	$35,271
Hourly rate	$20.77	$16.96
Growth rate	4%	7%
Number of jobs	30,104	46,876
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Console operator vs converter operator salary

Console operators and converter operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Console Operator	Converter Operator
Average salary	$43,202	$35,271
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $58,000	Between $28,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between console operator and converter operator education

There are a few differences between a console operator and a converter operator in terms of educational background:

	Console Operator	Converter Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	California State University - Bakersfield	Stanford University

Console operator vs converter operator demographics

Here are the differences between console operators' and converter operators' demographics:

	Console Operator	Converter Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 66.1% Female, 33.9%	Male, 71.9% Female, 28.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 12.3% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 12.3% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between console operator and converter operator duties and responsibilities

Console operator example responsibilities.

Interpret and respond to system messages through use of JES2, MVS, SDSF and automate commands.
Work with CICS, DB2, and IMS relate issues on a nightly basis.
Ensure CICS and IMS online applications are available per the published SLA agreements.
Initiate bounce SNA VTAM CICS IMS online network regions system state manager operations.
Handle all aspects of printing charter report, bank statements, payroll, and special invoices
Input tape mounts using JES commands.

Converter operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Overlook daily operations of single/twin screw extruders and packaging of finish product.

Console operator vs converter operator skills

Common console operator skills

Emergency Situations, 12%
CCTV, 7%
Telephone Calls, 6%
Troubleshoot, 6%
Computer System, 5%
Property Damage, 4%

Common converter operator skills

Quality Checks, 20%
Hand Tools, 12%
Pallets, 9%
Quality Inspection, 7%
Safety Procedures, 7%
Lean Manufacturing, 6%