Continuous operator vs operator

The differences between continuous operators and operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a continuous operator, becoming an operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a continuous operator has an average salary of $38,921, which is higher than the $37,928 average annual salary of an operator.

The top three skills for a continuous operator include lean six sigma, lean manufacturing and improvement projects. The most important skills for an operator are safety procedures, CDL, and emergency calls.

Continuous operator vs operator overview

	Continuous Operator	Operator
Yearly salary	$38,921	$37,928
Hourly rate	$18.71	$18.23
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	31,966	159,077
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	High School Diploma, 40%
Average age	47	43
Years of experience	6	4

Continuous operator vs operator salary

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

	Continuous Operator	Operator
Average salary	$38,921	$37,928
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $57,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	Microsoft
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between continuous operator and operator education

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

	Continuous Operator	Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	High School Diploma, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Georgia Institute of Technology	-

Continuous operator vs operator demographics

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

	Continuous Operator	Operator
Average age	47	43
Gender ratio	Male, 75.8% Female, 24.2%	Male, 73.0% Female, 27.0%
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, 16.2% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 2.5% White, 57.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	11%	4%

Differences between continuous operator and 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.

Operator example responsibilities.

Assist in developing the company s short and long term training plans and managing yearly ammunition allocation.
Assist and manage the extrusion process of polyester raw material in pellet or chip form to produce finish rolls of plastic.
Manage day-to-day transportation and logistics services for multinational account base.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Job require basic math skills: fractions and decimals.
Ensure safety of all equipment during production in compliance with strict OSHA and safety regulations.

Continuous operator vs 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 operator skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
CDL, 6%
Emergency Calls, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 4%
Quality Checks, 4%
Dozer, 4%