Control operator vs lathe set up operator

The differences between control operators and lathe set up 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 control operator and a lathe set up operator. Additionally, a control operator has an average salary of $42,885, which is higher than the $40,481 average annual salary of a lathe set up operator.

The top three skills for a control operator include customer service, safety procedures and payroll. The most important skills for a lathe set up operator are calipers, FANUC, and lathe machines.

Control operator vs lathe set up operator overview

	Control Operator	Lathe Set Up Operator
Yearly salary	$42,885	$40,481
Hourly rate	$20.62	$19.46
Growth rate	-8%	-8%
Number of jobs	64,435	30,437
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	High School Diploma, 45%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Control operator vs lathe set up operator salary

Control operators and lathe set up operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Control Operator	Lathe Set Up Operator
Average salary	$42,885	$40,481
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $55,000	Between $29,000 And $55,000
Highest paying City	Hoffman Estates, IL	-
Highest paying state	Illinois	-
Best paying company	Battelle	-
Best paying industry	Energy	-

Differences between control operator and lathe set up operator education

There are a few differences between a control operator and a lathe set up operator in terms of educational background:

	Control Operator	Lathe Set Up Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	High School Diploma, 45%
Most common major	Accounting	Computer Science
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Control operator vs lathe set up operator demographics

Here are the differences between control operators' and lathe set up operators' demographics:

	Control Operator	Lathe Set Up Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 76.8% Female, 23.2%	Male, 94.6% Female, 5.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.8% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% Asian, 6.0% White, 68.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 4.8% Unknown, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 5.9% White, 68.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between control operator and lathe set up operator duties and responsibilities

Control operator example responsibilities.

Manage day to day processing of accounts receivable and payable using QuickBooks, producing reports as needed.
Manage all financial activities including financial reporting, general accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, A/R, A/P.
Manage, analyze, and prepare period- and year-end documentation, ensuring generally accept accounting principles (GAAP) adherence.
Manage logistics to increase shipping efficiency and reduce transportation costs.
Manage business unit income statements, product-line contribution margin reporting and absorption analysis.
Coordinate and manage annual physical inventory as well as inventory valuation in accordance with Canadian GAAP.

Lathe set up operator example responsibilities.

Set up and run CNC lathes with Fanuc controls.
Set up and edit program as needed for Okuma LB35, Mazak lathe machine.
Experience running Haas mills, lathes, and Leadwell CNC lathes.
Experience running Mazak CNC lathe and mills.
Learned and familiarize myself with Mazak machines.
Operate various types of Mori Seiko lathes, and a few Haas verticle mills.

Control operator vs lathe set up operator skills

Common control operator skills

Customer Service, 11%
Safety Procedures, 7%
Payroll, 6%
Financial Reports, 4%
CPA, 4%
Logistics, 4%

Common lathe set up operator skills

Calipers, 12%
FANUC, 11%
Lathe Machines, 10%
Okuma, 7%
Aerospace, 7%
G Code, 5%

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