Converter vs multi-skilled operator

The differences between converters and multi-skilled operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a multi-skilled operator has an average salary of $39,626, which is higher than the $32,791 average annual salary of a converter.

The top three skills for a converter include assembly line, quality standards and inventory control. The most important skills for a multi-skilled operator are quality checks, quality standards, and production equipment.

Converter vs multi-skilled operator overview

	Converter	Multi-Skilled Operator
Yearly salary	$32,791	$39,626
Hourly rate	$15.76	$19.05
Growth rate	4%	7%
Number of jobs	5,236	53,629
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Converter vs multi-skilled operator salary

Converters and multi-skilled operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Converter	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average salary	$32,791	$39,626
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $43,000	Between $31,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	Kent, WA
Highest paying state	-	Minnesota
Best paying company	-	Nestlé
Best paying industry	-	Pharmaceutical

Differences between converter and multi-skilled operator education

There are a few differences between a converter and a multi-skilled operator in terms of educational background:

	Converter	Multi-Skilled Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	-

Converter vs multi-skilled operator demographics

Here are the differences between converters' and multi-skilled operators' demographics:

	Converter	Multi-Skilled Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 57.8% Female, 42.2%	Male, 79.8% Female, 20.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.3% Asian, 7.7% White, 54.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between converter and multi-skilled operator duties and responsibilities

Converter example responsibilities.

Accomplish the PCB schematics and layout with Altium designer.
Mentore team members with MBM best practices to better position employees to achieve annual growth goals.
Operate various industrial equipment including slitters, perforating machines and packaging lines in order to achieve maximum production capabilities.
Work with Med/Pharm procedures and ISO work instructions in a GMP environment.
Design main power and control circuits and PCB layout.
Train all new employees on company policies and GMP's.

Multi-skilled operator example responsibilities.

Experience following procedures and managing GMP documentation.
Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and manipulators.
Operate CNC machines (machinist) at the production line.
Machine parts to specifications using machines such as lathes, milling, CNC machines.
Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
Unload trailers with new deliveries with crane.

Converter vs multi-skilled operator skills

Common converter skills

Assembly Line, 20%
Quality Standards, 19%
Inventory Control, 13%
Machine Operation, 13%
Dc-Ac, 11%
Tig Welding, 7%

Common multi-skilled operator skills

Quality Checks, 13%
Quality Standards, 10%
Production Equipment, 9%
Safety Standards, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PPE, 6%