Continuous operator vs distillation operator

The differences between continuous operators and distillation operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a continuous operator and a distillation operator. Additionally, a distillation operator has an average salary of $39,855, which is higher than the $38,921 average annual salary of a continuous operator.

The top three skills for a continuous operator include lean six sigma, lean manufacturing and improvement projects. The most important skills for a distillation operator are distillation, hazardous waste, and process equipment.

Continuous operator vs distillation operator overview

	Continuous Operator	Distillation Operator
Yearly salary	$38,921	$39,855
Hourly rate	$18.71	$19.16
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	31,966	30,452
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	High School Diploma, 26%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	6	6

Continuous operator vs distillation operator salary

Continuous operators and distillation operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Continuous Operator	Distillation Operator
Average salary	$38,921	$39,855
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $57,000	Between $26,000 And $59,000
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Differences between continuous operator and distillation operator education

There are a few differences between a continuous operator and a distillation operator in terms of educational background:

	Continuous Operator	Distillation Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	High School Diploma, 26%
Most common major	Business	Graphic Design
Most common college	Georgia Institute of Technology	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Continuous operator vs distillation operator demographics

Here are the differences between continuous operators' and distillation operators' demographics:

	Continuous Operator	Distillation Operator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 75.8% Female, 24.2%	Male, 93.2% Female, 6.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 4.8% White, 63.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 4.3% White, 59.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between continuous operator and distillation operator duties and responsibilities

Continuous operator example responsibilities.

Single, double, and triple tandem extrusion of single and and multiconductor cable.
Administer the SharePoint online document storage and are responsible for resolving problems as they occur.
Repair fail boards that require SMT soldering and/or through hole soldering of pins, capacitors and resistors.
Handle efficient stocking processes while utilizing RF equipment, as well as end of night clean up tasks.
position for CNC machining shop specializing in precision mill components for aerospace and custom applications.
Conduct routine operating inspections of the unit, troubleshoot operational problems and respond to area emergencies or to changing operational situations.

Distillation operator example responsibilities.

Help lead the rehabilitation of an idle distillation tower and bring it back to a fully functional operation.
Operate a cold gas distillation column converting waste gas into usable material by separating materials and reacting with caustic.
Conduct routine operating inspections of the unit, troubleshoot operational problems and respond to area emergencies or to changing operational situations.
Perform Lockout/tagout procedures to ensure ADM and contractors safety.
Conduct rig movements during drilling operations.

Continuous operator vs distillation operator skills

Common continuous operator skills

Lean Six Sigma, 33%
Lean Manufacturing, 29%
Improvement Projects, 16%
Sigma, 10%
Process Flow, 4%
Process Improvement, 3%

Common distillation operator skills

Distillation, 63%
Hazardous Waste, 11%
Process Equipment, 7%
GC, 4%
RAN, 4%
PLC, 4%

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